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Ultra close-up macro plump juicy halal beef meatballs glistening under bubbling ruby-red sweet cranberry orange glaze with fresh rosemary flecks

Cozy Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs with Sweet Orange Rosemary Glaze

Juicy halal beef meatballs simmered low and slow in a sweet and tangy whole-berry cranberry orange rosemary glaze. The ultimate cozy holiday crowd-pleaser!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings (approx 4 meatballs each)
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

Meatballs & Glaze
For Serving & Garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In the base of a 5 to 6-quart slow cooker crock, combine the whole berry cranberry sauce, sweet chili sauce, fresh orange juice, orange zest, brown sugar, minced garlic, minced rosemary, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar.
  2. Whisk briskly until the cranberry sauce breaks down and forms a uniform, glossy glaze.
  3. Add the halal beef meatballs into the slow cooker. Gently stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until all meatballs are generously coated in the sauce.
  4. Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours (or on HIGH for 2 hours), stirring once halfway through.
  5. Once the meatballs are hot throughout and the glaze is bubbly and rich, turn the slow cooker to WARM. Remove the lid for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the glaze to thicken slightly and cling tightly to the meatballs.
  6. Transfer to a serving platter or keep warm directly in the slow cooker. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs, orange slices, and serve with cocktail picks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 590mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 12mg

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