Slow Cooker Peach Glazed Meatballs (Print version)

Tender meatballs in sweet peach glaze with chili sauce. Perfect for parties or main dishes with minimal effort.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meatballs

01 - 1.5 pounds ground beef
02 - 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 0.25 cup milk
05 - 1 small onion, finely diced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

→ Glaze

09 - 1 cup peach preserves
10 - 0.75 cup chili sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
12 - 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
13 - 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, diced onion, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
02 - Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine peach preserves, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes. Whisk until smooth.
04 - Transfer meatballs to slow cooker and pour peach glaze evenly over the top, ensuring all meatballs are well coated.
05 - Cover and cook on low setting for 3 hours, or until meatballs are cooked through and tender.
06 - Gently stir before serving. Serve hot as an appetizer with toothpicks or as a main dish over steamed rice.

# Tips from the pros:

01 -
  • Effortless Preparation: Only 15 minutes of prep work before the slow cooker takes over.
  • Perfect Balance: The sweetness of the peaches perfectly complements the tang of the chili sauce.
  • Versatile Serving: Great as a party appetizer or a hearty main course served over rice.
02 -
  • Do not overmix the meat to ensure the meatballs remain tender and juicy.
  • Double-check your chili sauce and Worcestershire sauce labels for potential allergens like soy or gluten.
  • Stir the meatballs gently at the end to avoid breaking them apart.
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