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sweet and spicy cranberry meatballs

sweet and spicy cranberry meatballs

Cocktail meatballs slow-cooked in a homemade cranberry bbq sauce that's both spicy and sweet, make for the perfect party appetizer!
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 50
Calories: 50kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 ounce bag fresh cranberries
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos - or soy sauce or tamari
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons TABASCO® Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1-32 ounce bag of frozen meatballs
  • green onions, sliced for garnish

Instructions

  • To a medium saucepan, heat olive oil. Add minced garlic and onion. Cook until the onions are translucent, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Add whole cranberries, tomato sauce, honey, soy sauce, spices, and TABASCO® Sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the apple cider vinegar; and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Using an immersion blender, mix until all ingredients are smooth. You can also use a blender, or food processor. Can be made in advance.
  • When ready to make meatballs: add meatballs to slow-cooker. Add in BBQ sauce; Cook on LOW for 5-6 hours, or HIGH 2-3 hours.

Notes

makes approx 50 meatballs; nutrition facts are for 1 meatball

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatball | Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g
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