Slow Cooker Cranberry Chili Meatballs

These slow cooker sweet and savory meatballs have the perfect kick of heat. Delicious as an entree or served as meatball appetizers.

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 3 hours 15 minutes

Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes

Servings meatballs

Calories 117kcal

Author Liz - Eat Move Make

Ingredients

Meatballs

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
3/4 cup plain bread crumbs
1 large egg
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Sauce

1 14-oz can cranberry sauce (whole berry or jellied)
1 12 oz bottle Heinz chili sauce 12 ounces chili sauce
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

Meatballs

In large bowl, mix all ingredients together. Shape into your preferred size of meatball.
Brown meatballs in large skillet over medium-high heat. Set aside.

Cooking meatballs in sauce

Combine all sauce ingredients in slow cooker, mixing to combine. Gently stir in meatballs making sure they're all coated with sauce. Cover and cook 3 hours or until heated through.

Notes

Delicious served with rice, noodles, or freshly baked bread and a crisp salad.

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