Appetizers
Slow Cooker Cranberry-BBQ Turkey Meatballs
This recipe for Slow Cooker Cranberry-BBQ Turkey Meatballs is my go-to appetizer come holiday time! The neighborhood kids always request these for any get-together. In fact, they are great any time of year!
Written byJenn Bare
Method
Step by step
- 01
Combine cranberry and BBQ sauces in a 6-Quart slow cooker.
- 02
Cover and turn on HIGH heat while you prepare the meatballs.
- 03
Combine egg, ground turkey, breadcrumbs, green onion, orange zest, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and smoked paprika in a large bowl.
- 04
Mix well with clean hands and shape into 1-inch round balls, about 24 total. (they will be sticky!)
- 05
Optional step: Lightly brown meatballs over medium-high heat for one minute per side.
- 06
Remove lid and stir sauce in the slow cooker.
- 07
Place browned or uncooked meatballs in the slow cooker and carefully spoon a bit of the sauce over top. (do not stir the meatballs at this point – they will fall apart!)
- 08
Cover and cook on LOW for 3 -4 hours.
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Originally published on getcrocked.com.
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Jenn Bare
Founder of GetCrocked and lifelong slow-cooker devotee. Jenn writes every recipe here with one goal: get families back around the table without the weeknight scramble.
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