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Cranberry Sauerkraut Meatballs Recipe

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  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: about 5 dozen meatballs
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Cranberry Sauerkraut Meatballs combine tangy sauerkraut, sweet cranberry sauce, and savory chili sauce with fully cooked meatballs for a flavorful and easy-to-make fall appetizer or main dish. Cooked slowly in a slow cooker, they deliver tender meatballs infused with a lovely balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors.

Ingredients

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Meatballs

  • 1 package (32 ounces) frozen fully cooked home-style meatballs, thawed

Sauces & Sauerkraut

  • 1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
  • 1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar

Garnish

  • Minced chives, optional

Instructions

  1. Prepare the slow cooker mixture: In a 4-quart slow cooker, combine the whole-berry cranberry sauce, rinsed and well drained sauerkraut, chili sauce, and packed brown sugar. Stir well to blend all ingredients evenly.
  2. Add meatballs: Gently stir in the thawed fully cooked meatballs, ensuring they are fully coated with the sauce mixture.
  3. Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat setting for 4 to 5 hours, or until the meatballs are heated through and flavors have melded together.
  4. Serve: If desired, sprinkle with minced chives before serving to add a fresh, mild onion flavor and a touch of color.

Notes

  • Cranberry sauerkraut meatballs are a perfect fall dish that showcases seasonal ingredients combined for a tasty sweet and tangy flavor.
  • This recipe is incredibly easy to make with minimal prep and the convenience of using fully cooked frozen meatballs.
  • Allow the slow cooker to do the work, tenderizing the meatballs and blending the flavors perfectly over several hours.
  • For a spicier kick, try adding a few dashes of hot sauce to the chili sauce mixture before cooking.
  • Serve warm as an appetizer for parties or as a main dish alongside rice or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approx. 85g)
  • Calories: 76
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 6mg

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