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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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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