Cranberry Chili Meatballs

By cindygwest

Using packaged meatballs helps save time in the kitchen and they are just as tasty as homemade. My friends look forward to enjoying these meatballs at our holiday gatherings and there are never any leftovers. The sauce is tangy yet sweet, and the festive color is perfect for any holiday party.

Ingredients

• 1 (14-ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
• 1 (12-ounce) bottle chili sauce
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (32-ounce) package frozen fully cooked homestyle meatballs, thawed

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper; stir until sugar is dissolved. Add meatballs; cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

SLOW-COOKER METHOD:
Mix sauce ingredients together. Add sauce and meatballs to a 4-quart slow-cooker. Cook, covered, on low for 2 to 3 hours or until heated through.