Sweet & Tangy Slow Cooker Beef Franks

Sweet & Tangy Slow Cooker Beef Franks: This slow cooker snack is one of those easy recipes that gives you a lot of yummy results without much work. You just toss mini beef franks into the pot with canned cranberry sauce and a bottle of tasty sauce. As it cooks, you get that sweet-and-tangy party bite everyone loves, and the cranberry sauce makes it shiny, thick, and just a little fruity. This dish is a favorite at potlucks in the Midwest. It’s perfect when you need a warm snack that everyone will enjoy, and it barely takes any effort. Make it for game day, holiday parties, or just a simple treat on a weeknight.

You can serve these sweet and savory beef franks right out of the slow cooker. Just add toothpicks so people can grab them easily. Or, scoop them onto a plate with extra sauce on top. They taste great with cheese and crackers, fresh veggies, potato chips, or a light coleslaw to balance the sweetness. For drinks, try sparkling cider, a light beer, or a tangy cranberry spritzer that matches the flavors in the sauce.

These slow cooker beef franks are sweet, tangy, and super easy to make with just three simple ingredients. Cranberry sauce and chili sauce blend together into a rich, glossy coating that clings to every bite. Perfect for parties, game day, or a cozy night in, this recipe needs almost no work but delivers big flavor every single time.

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 1 package (28 ounces) frozen mini beef franks
• 1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
• 1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce

Sweet & Tangy Slow Cooker Beef Franks: Directions

1. Add the franks to the pot. Place the frozen mini beef franks into your slow cooker in an even layer.
2. Add the cranberry sauce. Slide the whole can of jellied cranberry sauce out and set it right on top of the franks.
3. Pour on the chili sauce. Pour the entire bottle of chili sauce over the franks and cranberry sauce so everything is covered.
4. Cover and cook. Put the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, or on high for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. The franks should be hot all the way through, and the sauces should be melted and mixed together.
5. Stir the mixture. While it cooks, stir everything once or twice if you can. This helps the sauce turn smooth and coat all the franks evenly.
6. Keep warm and serve. When it’s done cooking, switch the slow cooker to the warm setting. Serve the franks straight from the pot with toothpicks or small plates for easy snacking.