Description
A recipe for easy and flavorful Spicy Cranberry BBQ Meatballs, perfect as an appetizer, made using a slow cooker or stovetop method.
Ingredients
- 1 (14 ounce) package frozen cooked meatballs (about 30-40 meatballs)
- 1 (14 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 (18 ounce) bottle BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 2-3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste for spiciness)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine the cranberry sauce, BBQ sauce, Sriracha sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Whisk well until fully combined and smooth.
- Add the frozen meatballs to the sauce mixture, stirring gently to ensure all meatballs are coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 1.5-2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are heated through and the sauce is bubbly and thickened.
- Alternatively, you can cook them on the stovetop: In a large saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients. Bring to a simmer, then add meatballs. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Great as an appetizer or over rice.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Sriracha sauce to control the level of spiciness.
- This dish is great served as an appetizer or over rice.