Slow Cooker Peach Glazed Meatballs (Print View)

Tender meatballs in a sweet peach-chili glaze, perfect for parties or weeknight dinners.

# Components:

→ 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, optional

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, diced onion, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Blend gently until just combined, avoiding overworking the mixture.
02 - Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and arrange on a baking sheet.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together peach preserves, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes if desired.
04 - Transfer meatballs to the slow cooker and pour the peach glaze evenly over them, ensuring complete coating.
05 - Cover and cook on low setting for 3 hours until meatballs are fully cooked and tender.
06 - Gently stir the mixture before serving. Present hot as an appetizer with toothpicks or over rice as a main course.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They cook hands-off for three hours, so you can actually enjoy your guests instead of hovering over the stove.
  • The flavor combination is unexpectedly addictive, balancing sweet peach preserves with tangy chili sauce in a way that keeps people reaching for more.
02 -
  • Don't mix the meatball mixture with your hands if you can help it; a wooden spoon keeps everything cooler and prevents overworking the meat.
  • The glaze thickens as it cooks, so it won't look quite as thick at hour one as it will at hour three.
03 -
  • If you want the meatballs to brown slightly before going into the slow cooker, quickly sear them in a hot skillet for two minutes per side, then add to the glaze.
  • For a party, keep these on the warm setting after cooking; they'll stay perfect for hours without drying out.
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