Slow Cooker Peach Glazed Meatballs (Printable)

Tender meatballs in sweet peach and tangy chili glaze, ideal for parties or dinner over rice.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meatballs

01 - 1.5 pounds ground beef
02 - 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 0.25 cup whole 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 Make It:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy Preparation: With only 15 minutes of prep time, the slow cooker does all the heavy lifting.
  • Unique Flavor: The combination of peach preserves and chili sauce creates a sophisticated sweet-and-tangy glaze.
  • Versatile: Ideal as a finger food for events or a hearty family meal.
02 -
  • Allergen Awareness: Double-check labels on chili sauce and Worcestershire sauce for hidden gluten, soy, or egg ingredients.
  • Uniformity: Using a small cookie scoop helps create uniform 1-inch meatballs for even cooking.
  • Heat Control: The red pepper flakes are optional, so adjust according to your spice preference.
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