Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Everyone loves the blending of sweet and sour flavors, and this meatball dish does so with just a handful of (surprising) ingredients. Serve on skewers for your next party.

Ingredients

  •  1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
  •  2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
  •  2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  •  2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  •  3 lbs Armanino Gourmet Beef Meatballs (1 package)

Directions

  1. Mix all ingredients, except meatballs, in slow cooker until blended.
  2. Add frozen meatballs; stir until coated.
  3. Cook on high 2½ to 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Switch to warm setting to hold for up to 4 hours.

Chef’s Tips

  • For a kick of spice, add 2 chopped canned chipotle chile peppers.
  • Enjoy these easy appetizers as-is, or create meatball sliders by filling dinner rolls with 2 or 3 meatballs, prepared coleslaw, and a small slice of Swiss cheese.
Yields
16 servings
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 hours 30 minutes

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