Slow Cooker Peach Glazed Meatballs (Printable)

Tender meatballs in sweet peach glaze with chili sauce, perfect for parties or dinner over rice.

# What you'll need:

→ Meatballs

01 - 1.5 lbs 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 bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined without overworking the mixture.
02 - Shape 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 until well combined.
04 - Layer meatballs in the slow cooker and pour peach glaze evenly over the top, coating all meatballs thoroughly.
05 - Cover and cook on low setting for 3 hours until meatballs are cooked through and tender.
06 - Gently stir before serving. Serve hot as an appetizer or over steamed rice as a main dish.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Sweet & Tangy Balance: The combination of peach preserves and chili sauce creates a unique, addictive glaze.
  • Effortless Preparation: With just 15 minutes of hands-on time, the slow cooker handles the rest.
  • Versatility: It works equally well as a crowd-pleasing party snack or a hearty main course served over rice.
02 -
  • Uniform Sizing: Use a small cookie scoop to ensure all meatballs are the same size for even cooking.
  • Gentle Stirring: When stirring the meatballs at the end, be gentle so they don't break apart in the tender sauce.
  • Quality Preserves: Use a preserve with real fruit pieces for the best texture and flavor in the glaze.
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