CROCK POT MEATBALLS IN CRANBERRY SAUCE

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I use ground chicken in this recipe with AMAZING results. The meatballs are very tender & flavourful! For a quick weeknight meal, prepare meatballs & sauce the night before. Refrigerate overnight & turn the crock pot on in the morning.

Provided by Debbb

Categories     Meat

Time 10h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs ground chicken
2 eggs, beaten with a fork
1 cup fine breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 cup ketchup
1 cup tomato juice
1 (398 ml) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ginger

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine ground meat, eggs, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic& paprika in a large bowl.
  • Mix until thoroughly blended, using hands, if necessary.
  • Form into balls- about one inch for appetizers or larger for main course.
  • Bake meatballs on baking sheet in oven for 20 minutes.
  • Drain meatballs& transfer to crock pot.
  • Combine ketchup, tomato juice, cranberry sauce, onion, sugar& ginger.
  • Mix well and pour over meatballs.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.

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