Slow-Cooker Cranberry Barbecue Meatballs

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

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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, whether it’s a festive holiday party, a casual get-together, or a game day celebration, these meatballs are sure to impress your guests.

What makes this recipe truly special is the delightful combination of flavors. The savory richness of ground pork and lean beef is perfectly complemented by the tangy sweetness of cranberry-orange sauce and zesty barbecue sauce. Each bite is a burst of flavor that will leave everyone coming back for more. Plus, with the addition of fresh parsley and spices like ground ginger and mustard, these meatballs are not only tasty but also aromatic.

One of the best features of this recipe is its convenience. With a prep time of just a few minutes and the ability to cook in a slow cooker, you can set it and forget it! This means you can spend more time enjoying the company of your friends and family rather than being stuck in the kitchen. And since they are dairy-free, they cater to a variety of dietary preferences, making them an inclusive choice for any event.

So, gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to serve up a platter of these irresistible meatballs. Your guests will be raving about them long after the last bite!

Ingredients

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

Equipment

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

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375F. 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%
Fat49.86%
Carbs30.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.79
Glycemic Load
0.07
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
3.6200000565985%

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:111.53kcal
5.58%
Fat:6.12g
9.42%
Saturated Fat:2.27g
14.22%
Carbohydrates:8.42g
2.81%
Net Carbohydrates:8.12g
2.95%
Sugar:6.04g
6.71%
Cholesterol:27.04mg
9.01%
Sodium:249.06mg
10.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.43g
10.87%
Selenium:6.31µg
9.02%
Vitamin B12:0.49µg
8.18%
Zinc:1.07mg
7.16%
Vitamin B3:1.38mg
6.88%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.31%
Vitamin K:6.22µg
5.92%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.81%
Phosphorus:56.09mg
5.61%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.26%
Iron:0.68mg
3.77%
Potassium:119.89mg
3.43%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.68%
Vitamin B5:0.22mg
2.18%
Magnesium:8.14mg
2.04%
Vitamin E:0.25mg
1.68%
Copper:0.03mg
1.63%
Vitamin A:67.93IU
1.36%
Folate:5.37µg
1.34%
Calcium:13.41mg
1.34%
Fiber:0.3g
1.21%
Vitamin C:0.89mg
1.08%