Cranberry Chili Meatballs Recipe

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Using packaged meatballs helps save time in the kitchen and they are just as tasty as homemade. My friends look forward to enjoying these meatballs at our holiday gatherings and there are never any leftovers! The sauce is tangy yet sweet, and the festive color is perfect for any holiday party. —Amy Scamerhorn, Indianapolis, Indiana

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Cranberry Chili Meatballs Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 76 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
  • 1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 package (32 ounces) frozen fully cooked homestyle meatballs, thawed

Directions

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the first six ingredients; stir until sugar is dissolved. Add meatballs; cook for 20-25 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Yield: about 6 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 meatball equals 51 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 12 mg cholesterol, 80 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 lean meat.

Originally published as Cranberry Chili Meatballs in Simple & Delicious November/December 2008, p14

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Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2009 by ibohemian

Yes I liked the cranberries and chili sauce -- but cannot seem to find any tasty "store bought meatballs" -- so I make my own -- so much better . The recipe is a variation of the grape jelly and chili sauce . That is good - with homemade meatballs , that is .

Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2009 by sheribf

I've made this favorite recipe several timessince finding it last year. It was a huge hit at my November Bunco! It's a unique, spicy, twist on meatballs and full of fall flavor.

Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2009 by bookwormette

So good!!! I think I could try that with the slow cooker, but cook LOW for maybe at least 2 hours.

Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2008 by jennahovey

I made these meatballs for the Christmas luncheon at work, and they were a huge hit! Many people asked for the recipe, and complimented me for days after. I have been looking for opportunities to make these because they were so delightful! Note: While simmering the sauce I added 1 cup of fresh cranberries. I allowed them to pop open and I crushed them down once they were soft. Yum!

 
 

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