Best 3 Slow Cooker Cranberry Barbecue Meatballs Recipes

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**Slow Cooker Cranberry Barbecue Meatballs: A Sweet and Savory Appetizer or Main Dish**

These slow cooker cranberry barbecue meatballs are a sweet, savory, and tangy appetizer or main dish that is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck. Made with ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, onions, garlic, and spices, these meatballs are simmered in a delicious sauce made with cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard. The result is a moist, tender, and flavorful meatball that is perfect for serving with toothpicks or on a slider bun.

**In addition to the classic cranberry barbecue meatballs, this article also includes recipes for:**

* **Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Meatballs:** These meatballs are made with a sweet and savory sauce made with honey, garlic, soy sauce, and rice vinegar.
* **Slow Cooker Teriyaki Meatballs:** These meatballs are made with a flavorful sauce made with teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, and ginger.
* **Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs:** These meatballs are made with a creamy sauce made with sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, and beef broth.
* **Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs:** These meatballs are made with a sweet and tangy sauce made with grape jelly, ketchup, and brown sugar.

With so many delicious recipes to choose from, you're sure to find a slow cooker meatball recipe that you'll love.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

EASY SLOW-COOKER CRANBERRY BARBECUE MEATBALLS



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Cranberry-orange sauce adds a flavor twist to these fix-and-forget appetizer meatballs.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 3h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup (from 9.2-ounce jar) cranberry-orange sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen meatballs, thawed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except meatballs and parsley in 2- to 2 1/2-quart slow cooker until well blended. Add cold meatballs.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 2 to 3 hours or until thoroughly heated. Stir in parsley.
  • Serve meatballs with cocktail forks or toothpicks. Meatballs will hold on low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg

SLOW-COOKER CRANBERRY BARBECUE MEATBALLS



Slow-Cooker Cranberry Barbecue Meatballs image

Tart cranberry-orange and zesty barbecue sauces coat tasty homemade meatballs that are conveniently kept warm in a slow cooker.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 3h50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup cranberry-orange sauce (from 9.2-oz jar)
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix all meatball ingredients. Shape into 1-inch meatballs. Place in pan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until no longer pink in center and juice is clear.
  • In 2- to 2 1/2-quart slow cooker, mix all sauce ingredients except parsley until well blended. Add meatballs.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 2 to 3 hours or until thoroughly heated. Stir in parsley. Serve meatballs with cocktail forks or toothpicks. Meatballs will hold on Low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER CRANBERRY BARBECUE MEATBALLS



Slow Cooker Cranberry Barbecue Meatballs image

A wonderful appetizer - always highly requested at our parties! From a Betty Crocker Appetizer recipe book - January 2004. I use store-bought meatballs. Meatballs will hold on Low Heat setting for about 2 hours. Hint- Trader Joe's makes a great cranberry-orange sauce, but only at the holidays. To make this recipe at other times, I just create a sauce with canned cranberries and about a 1/4 cup OJ. Enjoy! We sure do!

Provided by Mama2boys

Categories     Meat

Time 3h10m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup cranberry orange sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen meatballs, about 5 dozen, thawed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except meatballs and parsley in 2 or 2 1/2- quart slow cooker until well blended.
  • Add cold meatballs.
  • Cover and cook on Low het setting 2 - 3 hours or until thoroughly heated.
  • Stir in parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 8.4, Fat 0.2, Sodium 133.5, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 0.2

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-made or frozen meatballs. You can also make your own meatballs ahead of time and freeze them for later use.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of brown sugar and chili sauce to your liking. For a sweeter sauce, add more brown sugar. For a spicier sauce, add more chili sauce.
  • If you don't have a slow cooker, you can make these meatballs in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and cook the meatballs for 25-30 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
  • Serve the meatballs over rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite side dish. You can also use them as an appetizer or snack.

Conclusion:

These slow cooker cranberry barbecue meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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