Cocktail Meatballs Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier option with added fiber.

cranberry sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade cranberry sauce

💰Cheaper: jelly

Homemade can control sugar content, while jelly is often less expensive.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade allows for lower sugar, while ketchup is a cheaper alternative.

In a small pot, add two 14-ounce cans of cranberry sauce and one 12-ounce bottle of chili sauce.

Heat over medium-high heat until the mixture is nice and smooth.

Add one package of frozen meatballs to the pot.

Cover and cook for 25 to 30 minutes.

Once the sauce is done, it should be nice and thick.

Insert a toothpick into each meatball to serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens