Ingredients
– 1 pound ground beef
– 1 pound ground pork
– 1 cup breadcrumbs
– 1 large egg
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
– ½ cup barbecue sauce
– ¼ cup brown sugar
– 1 tablespoon soy sauce
– 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
Creating Cranberry Meatballs (Slow Cooker) is a straightforward process. Follow these easy steps to ensure a delicious outcome:
1. Prepare Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, and onion powder. Mix until well-combined.
2. Form Meatballs: Roll the mixture into small meatballs, approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet or plate as you go.
3. Mix Sauce: In another bowl, whisk together the cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
4. Combine in Slow Cooker: Place the meatballs into the slow cooker. Pour the cranberry barbecue sauce mixture over them, ensuring they’re well coated.
5. Set Cooking Time: Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
6. Check for Doneness: After the cooking time, check that the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is bubbly.
7. Serve: Carefully remove the meatballs from the slow cooker using a slotted spoon, ensuring they’re coated in the sauce.
These steps will guide you in creating this incredible dish that will be the highlight of your meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-4 hours
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 8 meatballs
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 18g