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Slow Cooker Halal Cranberry Cocktail Meatballs

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings (approx 36-40 meatballs)
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs 100% Halal cooked beef meatballs (fresh scratch-made or frozen cocktail size)
  • 1 can (14 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 bottle (12 oz) sweet chili sauce (or natural mild barbecue sauce)
  • 2 tbsp pure clover honey or dark brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 tsp fresh orange zest
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (for festive serving presentation)

Method
 

  1. In a 4-to-6 quart slow cooker insert, whisk together whole berry cranberry sauce, sweet chili sauce, honey, fresh orange juice, orange zest, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika until well blended.
  2. Add the Halal beef meatballs into the slow cooker. Gently stir with a wooden or silicone spoon until every single meatball is thoroughly coated in the glossy cranberry chili glaze.
  3. Cover with the slow cooker lid and cook on LOW for 2 to 3 hours (or on HIGH for 1.5 to 2 hours), stirring once halfway through, until the meatballs are piping hot and the sauce is bubbly and thickened.
  4. Once cooked, switch the slow cooker setting to "WARM" to keep the meatballs hot and ready for guests throughout your party.
  5. Garnish generously with finely minced fresh parsley and fresh rosemary sprigs. Provide party cocktail toothpicks or skewers alongside the slow cooker or transfer to a festive serving platter!

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Calories: 210cal (11%) Carbohydrates: 18g (6%) Protein: 14g (28%) Fat: 9g (14%) Saturated Fat: 3.5g (22%) Cholesterol: 45mg (15%) Sodium: 420mg (18%) Potassium: 260mg (7%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 14g (28%) Vitamin A: 4IU (0%) Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) Calcium: 4mg (0%) Iron: 10mg (56%)

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