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Cranberry Sweet and Spicy Meatballs

Cranberry Sweet and Spicy Meatballs

Sweet and Spicy Meatballs are the perfect combination of savory, sweet and spicy. This appetizer is perfect for game day or any party. This recipe is perfect if you love meatballs. These easy and delicious, little spicy, cocktail meatballs are always a family favorite.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 hours

Total Time: 5 hours 5 minutes

Servings: 10 Servings

Calories: 305 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 22 ounces - Frozen Homestyle meatballs
  • 12 ounces - chili sauce
  • 1 cup - grape jelly
  • ¼ cup - light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp - garlic powder
  • ¼ cup - orange juice
  • Green onions

Instructions

  1. Optional Step: If you would like you can start by browning your meatballs on all sides in a skillet over medium high heat along with some olive oil.
  2. Start by adding the frozen meatballs into the crock pot.
  3. For the sweet chili sauce you will first add the chili sauce along with grape jelly.
  4. Next add brown sugar, garlic powder, and orange juice. Stir together until evenly combined and make sure that all the meatballs are completely covered.
  5. Put the lid on the slow cooker, If you are cooking on HIGH, they will be ready in 2 to 3 hours.
  6. If you are cooking on LOW, they will be ready in 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition

Energy: 305 kcal | Total Fat: 14 g | Saturated: 5 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 41 mg | Total Carbs: 41 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugars: 28 g | Proteins: 10 g | Sodium: 884 mg | Polyunsaturated: 2 g | Monounsaturated: 6 g

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