Slow Cooker Cranberry Balsamic Meatballs

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Slow Cooker Cranberry Balsamic Meatballs

These Slow Cooker Cranberry Balsamic Meatballs are perfect for a holiday dinner or party! Sweet, tangy and so easy!

Prep Time5

Cook Time4

Total Time4 5

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian American

Keyword: slow cooker cranberry balsamic meatballs recipe, slow cooker dinner recipes

Servings:

Author: Ashley Fehr

Ingredients

1 (14 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
½ cup honey
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
⅓ cup low sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon corn starch
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt
2 pounds precooked beef meatballs
pinch of red pepper flakes for garnish

Instructions

In a 6 quart slow cooker, combine 1 (14 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce, ½ cup honey, ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar, ⅓ cup low sodium beef broth, 1 tablespoon corn starch, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, ½ teaspoon salt and whisk until smooth.
Stir in 2 pounds precooked beef meatballs until coated in the sauce.
Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until meatballs are heated through and sauce has thickened. Sprinkle with a pinch of red pepper flakes for garnish , if desired.

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