Holiday Cranberry Orange Meatballs
Sweet, tangy, and perfectly festive—these crockpot meatballs are always a hit at holiday parties and family gatherings.
Ingredients
2 lbs fully cooked beef meatballs (frozen or thawed)
1 can whole cranberry sauce
1 cup orange juice
½ cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
Add Meatballs
Place the fully cooked meatballs directly into the crockpot.
Make the Sauce
In a medium bowl, whisk together:
Cranberry sauce
Orange juice
Brown sugar
Soy sauce
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Orange zest
Mix until smooth and well combined.
Cook
Pour the cranberry orange sauce over the meatballs.
Cover and cook on LOW for about 3 hours, stirring once or twice so the meatballs are evenly coated.
Serve
Stir well before serving and keep warm in the crockpot.
Tips & Variations
Add ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes for a sweet-heat twist.
Garnish with fresh parsley or extra orange zest for a festive look.
These can be kept on WARM for parties after cooking.
Sticky, sweet, and citrusy—perfect for the holidays!
