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Cranberry Christmas Meatballs on a vintage serving tray on a white lace tablecloth
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Cranberry Christmas Meatballs

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time4 hrs
Total Time4 hrs 10 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 48 Meatballs
Calories: 28kcal
Author: Kim Maes

Ingredients

  • 2 (14-ounce/397-gram) cans whole-berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 cup (150 g) dried cranberries
  • 1½ cups (360 mL) ketchup
  • 1¼ cup (300 mL) gluten-free beef broth
  • ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
  • ½ cup (60 g) sweet yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 4 teaspoons (20 mL) apple cider vinegar
  • 2 (22-ounce) bags frozen gluten-free meatballs
  • 2 tablespoons (6 g) chives, finely chopped
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Instructions

  • Mix cranberry sauce, dried cranberries, ketchup, broth, brown sugar, onion, and vinegar in a medium bowl until combined.
  • Place frozen meatballs in a 6-quart crockpot. Pour sauce ingredients over the meatballs, making sure they are all coated evenly. Cook on high for 4 hours. When done, place on a platter and sprinkle with chopped chives. Serve with toothpicks.

Nutrition

Calories: 28kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg