Sweet & Spicy Cranberry Orange BBQ Meatballs
Delicious meatballs featuring a sweet and spicy cranberry orange sauce, perfect for holiday parties or cozy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
- 1 bag fully cooked plain beef meatballs (about 50)
- 1 can whole cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup orange marmalade
- 1/4 cup spicy barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
- 2-3 fresh rosemary sprigs (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary)
- 2 tablespoons oil
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs in an even layer and brown them on all sides.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low; pour in the cranberry sauce, orange marmalade, and barbecue sauce. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Add the orange zest and rosemary, cooking until it’s bubbly and the meatballs are heated through.
- Remove the rosemary stems before serving. Serve from the pan or transfer to a slow cooker.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, sear the meatballs longer. You can also use different meats or barbecue sauces to customize the dish.