Description
Slow Cooker Cranberry Jalapeno Meatballs combine spicy jalapeno, tart cranberries, and savory BBQ flavors for a festive appetizer or hearty main dish. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and a slow cooker for a hands-off cooking experience, perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatball Mixture
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp Coconut Aminos
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
Sauce and Toppings
- 1 pack Amy Lu Jalapeno Cranberry Meatballs
- 2 13 oz jars BBQ sauce (such as The New Primal or Primal Kitchen brands)
- 12 oz bag fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, almond flour, coconut flour, sea salt, Coconut Aminos, dijon mustard, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix thoroughly until well combined. Shape the mixture into evenly sized meatballs.
- Combine Sauce Ingredients: In the slow cooker, add the BBQ sauce, fresh or frozen cranberries, water, and honey or maple syrup. Stir to combine and create the cranberry jalapeno sauce base.
- Add Meatballs to Slow Cooker: Gently place the meatballs into the sauce mixture in the slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly coated and submerged in the sauce.
- Cook the Meatballs: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours. The meatballs will become tender and infused with the sweet and spicy flavors of the sauce.
- Serve Warm: Once cooking is complete, stir gently to coat the meatballs fully with the sauce. Serve as a festive appetizer or over sides for a satisfying main course.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen cranberries according to availability; frozen works well and does not require thawing before cooking.
- Adjust the amount of honey or maple syrup to control the sweetness of the sauce to your preference.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes to allow some liquid to evaporate.
- These meatballs make a great party appetizer or a comforting dinner served with rice or vegetables.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken if desired, but adjust cook time as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 meatballs
- Calories: 246 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 42 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 49 mg
