Cranberry Chili Meatballs

Name: Cranberry Chili Meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 6 dozen.
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

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

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.
Editor's Note: To prepare in a slow cooker, heat sauce ingredients as directed. Add sauce and meatballs to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 2-3 hours or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 meatball: 51 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 80mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

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

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May21

May 21, 2018

Good one
Violet

Apr 1, 2018

Have made these before , using my own meatballs. This time, thought I'd try the frozen, which are 26 OZ. ,equalling 26 meatballs. How in the world did you get 72 meatballs out of only six oz.more? I had to make a batch of my own to make up the difference. My daughter swears by the Heinz chili sauce, and I use store brand, which I think is just as good, and not so pricy.
gunslinger

Dec 18, 2017

I made these for a finger food potluck and they were a hit. Very quick and easy to prepare , a nice blend of sweet and spicy, they were delicious!
TheDix

Dec 12, 2017

Excellent meatballs - everybody loved them. I have a recipe to make my own meatballs. I think the recipe could be improved by using that homemade meatballs. Otherwise, good, easy, and I'm looking forward to eating the leftovers!
SUZANNE

Nov 24, 2017

EVERYONE LOVED THEM!
ransonjay

Apr 20, 2017

My husband hates cranberries but loves these meatballs. I make these all the time for the family. They are a big hit at our potlucks at work, too.
TerriObie

Aug 28, 2016

Anyone have specifics on what type / brand of chili sauce works best?
tlp31397

Aug 25, 2016

Huge hit! Super easy! Now my go-to for everything. Thank you for sharing.
katehugs

Dec 30, 2015

These disappeared in no time.
mjlouk

Dec 24, 2015

E everyone enjoyed these! I only used the cranberries and chili sauce.