Easy Cocktail Meatballs Recipe

Name: Easy Cocktail Meatballs Recipe
Total time: 1 hr 40 mins
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 0.5 cup bread crumbs; 3 tablespoons minced onion; 2 tablespoons water; 1 large egg; 1 (8 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce; 0.75 cup chili sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1.5 teaspoons lemon juice

Looking for an easy and delicious appetizer? These cocktail meatballs are always a crowd-pleaser! Simmered in a slow cooker, they're perfect for holiday parties or any special occasion. Keep them warm and serve straight from your slow cooker for the duration of your party!

Total time1 hr 40 mins
Prep time20 mins
Cook time1 hr 20 mins
Yield10

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
0.5 cup bread crumbs
3 tablespoons minced onion
2 tablespoons water
1 large egg
1 (8 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
0.75 cup chili sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1.5 teaspoons lemon juice

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Gather all ingredients for the cocktail meatballs recipe.
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, water, and egg. Mix well and form into small meatballs. Arrange meatballs on a nonstick baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once for even browning.
In a large saucepan, stir together cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice over low heat. Cook until the sauce is smooth and well combined. Gently add the baked meatballs to the saucepan and simmer for 1 hour before serving. Enjoy your easy cocktail meatballs!

Nutrition

Calories: 193 kcal
Fat Content: 10 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 10 g
Sodium Content: 85 mg
Protein Content: 10 g
Cholesterol Content: 53 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 15 g
Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g