Name: Crock Pot Party Meatballs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 185 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 (2 pound) bag frozen cooked meatballs; 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce; 1 (12 ounce) bottle tomato-based chili sauce; 0.5 lemon, juiced; 2 drops hot sauce (such as Tabasco®), or more to taste

Cook Time: 180 minutes

Meatballs with Cranberry-Chili Sauce

Ingredients

1 (2 pound) bag frozen cooked meatballs
1 (14 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 (12 ounce) bottle tomato-based chili sauce
lemon, juiced
2 drops hot sauce (such as Tabasco), or more to taste

Directions

Place meatballs, cranberry sauce, chili sauce, lemon juice, and hot sauce into a slow cooker. Stir to evenly distribute the sauce over the meatballs.
Cook on High until the meatballs are fully thawed and heated through, about 3 hours.
Once the meatballs are hot, stir the mixture again before serving to ensure the flavors are well combined.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Information	Amount
Calories	320
Total Fat	15g
Saturated Fat	5g
Cholesterol	94mg
Sodium	210mg
Total Carbohydrate	27g
Dietary Fiber	1g
Total Sugars	13g
Protein	19g
Vitamin C	2mg
Calcium	46mg
Iron	2mg
Potassium	325mg

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Note: The nutrition values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily values may differ depending on your individual calorie needs. If you follow a medically restricted diet, consult a healthcare professional before preparing this dish.

Comments

Grammie

10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM

These were delicious and a party hit! I added a little more spice by adding a hotter salsa and it made it not too spicy but sweet and spicy at the same time.

JodieD

12/07/2022 11:09:48 PM

Cooked up quickly in the InstaPot. A hit!

Cathie Smalley

01/11/2022 04:23:56 PM

I have made this before but instead of meatballs I used li’l smokies! And there isn’t anything to take home but my empty crockpot!!!

Terry

11/19/2019 11:10:30 PM

I needed to test this recipe before I c for others during the holidays. This recipe was simple and fantastic! Who knew by combining whole cranberry and chili sauces provide an incredible and different sauce. As another reviewer recommended by another reviewer, I used the Gardein vegetarian meatballs and we had these meatballs for dinner with plain rice and veggies. Great recipe.

Paula

12/08/2019 10:36:28 PM

I took these to a small group event where we all brought “party foods.” They were a hit. One lady told me she had made these before but with the grape jelly recipe and liked them so much better! I agree!

Kenzie

02/06/2023 02:17:07 AM

I have been making these for 30+ years but my recipe calls for dijon mustard not hot sauce. I had never heard of that before. Tried it today with the addition of hot sauce and they were even better.

greatcook

05/15/2025 05:18:32 PM

Yuch!

Brandon Diaz

05/04/2025 12:16:08 AM

Bro, I need to make this again, like yesterday.

George Allen

08/24/2024 03:36:12 AM

This recipe is now a staple in my house.

Ellie Dowdle

06/07/2024 10:02:15 PM

Delicious as is! I didn’t change a thing. I couldn’t stop eating them. Super easy!!

KristineH

11/28/2022 05:52:41 PM

Easy, classic style of cocktail party meatballs. Very good.

Jerry Dotseth

03/12/2022 07:10:34 PM

I make these often and love them! I have a batch going right now even!

Alan Fonnesbeck

09/05/2021 09:51:41 PM

Made recipe as noted and it was delicious. If your friends demand fresh meatballs when you take the time to make them something, you might need new friends.

chris

12/31/2019 12:19:41 PM

Made for Christmas small plates 2019, was a huge success with the family

dimars

12/28/2019 10:33:10 PM

I made this for a work potluck. I tripled the receipe and luckly grabbed to taste because an hour later they were all gone! Big hit, we liked the sweet of the cranberry with the kick of the chili sauce.