Mini Meatballs in Cranberry Sauce

Here’s an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe for Mini Meatballs in Cranberry Sauce—perfect for parties, holidays, or even campground cooking! 🍽️✨

Ingredients

• 1 bag (about 24–32 oz) frozen mini meatballs
  
• 1 can (14 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce
  
• 1 bottle (12 oz) chili sauce
  
• 2–3 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
  
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
  

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Instructions (Slow Cooker – Easiest)

1. Add frozen meatballs to the slow cooker.
   
2. In a bowl, mix cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice.
   
3. Pour sauce over meatballs and stir gently to coat.
   
4. Cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally.
   
5. Serve warm with toothpicks.
   

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Instructions (Stovetop)

1. Combine cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice in a large saucepan.
   
2. Add meatballs and stir to coat.
   
3. Simmer on low heat for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
   

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Tips & Variations

• Want it sweeter? Add more brown sugar.
  
• Like a little heat? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  
• Great served over rice, mashed potatoes, or as an appetizer.

Try this recipe the next time you stay at Salina Campground!