Slow-Cooker Cranberry Barbecue Meatballs

Dairy Free
Slow-Cooker Cranberry Barbecue Meatballs
230 min.
24
112kcal

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Are you looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s both delicious and easy to prepare? Look no further than these Slow-Cooker Cranberry Barbecue Meatballs! Perfect for any gathering, these meatballs are a delightful blend of flavors that will have your guests coming back for seconds.

Imagine tender, juicy meatballs made from a mix of lean ground beef and pork, seasoned to perfection with a hint of ground mustard and ginger. The secret to their irresistible taste lies in the unique combination of barbecue sauce and cranberry-orange sauce, which creates a sweet and tangy glaze that coats each meatball beautifully. Not only are these meatballs dairy-free, making them suitable for various dietary preferences, but they also pack a punch with their savory and slightly sweet flavor profile.

With a total cooking time of just over four hours, including baking and slow cooking, you can easily prepare these meatballs ahead of time and let your slow cooker do the work. Whether you’re hosting a party, enjoying a family gathering, or simply looking for a tasty snack, these meatballs are sure to impress. Serve them with cocktail forks or toothpicks for easy snacking, and watch as they disappear from the platter in no time!

Ingredients

  • lb ground beef 80% lean (at least )
  • 0.5 lb ground pork 
  • 0.5 cup onion finely chopped
  • 0.3 cup breadcrumbs plain
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground mustard 
  • 0.5 teaspoon lawry's seasoned salt 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper 
  •  eggs 
  • cup barbecue sauce 
  • 0.5 cup roasted cranberry sauce (from 9.2-oz jar)
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground mustard 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • toothpicks
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix all meatball ingredients. Shape into 1-inch meatballs.
  2. Place in pan.
  3. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until no longer pink in center and juice is clear.
  4. In 2- to 2 1/2-quart slow cooker, mix all sauce ingredients except parsley until well blended.
  5. Add meatballs.
  6. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 2 to 3 hours or until thoroughly heated. Stir in parsley.
  7. Serve meatballs with cocktail forks or toothpicks. Meatballs will hold on Low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

Calories112kcal
Protein19.66%
Fat49.88%
Carbs30.46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.79
Glycemic Load
0.07
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
3.6373913495437%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.72mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.17mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.21mg
Quercetin
0.82mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:111.74kcal
5.59%
Fat:6.14g
9.44%
Saturated Fat:2.28g
14.22%
Carbohydrates:8.43g
2.81%
Net Carbohydrates:8.13g
2.95%
Sugar:6.04g
6.71%
Cholesterol:27.04mg
9.01%
Sodium:249.07mg
10.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.44g
10.89%
Selenium:6.4µg
9.14%
Vitamin B12:0.49µg
8.18%
Zinc:1.08mg
7.17%
Vitamin B3:1.38mg
6.89%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.34%
Vitamin K:6.22µg
5.92%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.82%
Phosphorus:56.44mg
5.64%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.27%
Iron:0.68mg
3.79%
Potassium:120.2mg
3.43%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.73%
Vitamin B5:0.22mg
2.18%
Magnesium:8.3mg
2.07%
Vitamin E:0.25mg
1.7%
Copper:0.03mg
1.64%
Vitamin A:67.95IU
1.36%
Folate:5.44µg
1.36%
Calcium:13.52mg
1.35%
Fiber:0.31g
1.23%
Vitamin C:0.89mg
1.08%