Appetizer for 5
Cranberry Sauce Meatballs
Frozen meatballs simmer in a sweet, tangy cranberry sauce seasoned with chili, cumin, and cayenne.
$9.64for 4 servings
$2.41 per serving$9.64 for 4
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Photo: tasteofhome.com
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 5servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cranberry sauce$0.12/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.68Typical price |
| Frozen potatoes, dumplings, pizza$0.14/oz typical | 32 oz | $4.48Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.05 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Asian sauces and pastesSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 can (14 oz) jellied cranberry sauce
- 1 bottle chili sauce
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 package (32 oz) frozen fully cooked home-style meatballs
Steps
- Stir the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne in a 4-quart saucepan.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Add the frozen meatballs and stir to coat them.
- Cover and simmer the meatballs for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until hot throughout.
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