Peach Glazed Meatballs (Printable Version)

Tender meatballs in a sweet peach and chili sauce glaze, ideal for gatherings or family dinners.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meatballs

01 - 1.5 lbs 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 Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, diced onion, minced garlic, salt, and black 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 crushed red pepper flakes until well blended.
04 - Transfer meatballs to slow cooker and pour peach glaze evenly over them, ensuring complete coating.
05 - Cover slow cooker and cook on low setting for 3 hours until meatballs are cooked through and tender.
06 - Gently stir meatballs and serve hot as an appetizer with toothpicks or as a main dish over steamed rice.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Perfect Balance: The sweetness of the peach preserves perfectly offsets the tang of the chili sauce.
  • Set and Forget: With only 15 minutes of prep, the slow cooker does all the work.
  • Versatile: Ideal as a finger-food appetizer or served over rice for a full meal.
02 -
  • Allergens: This dish contains Eggs and Wheat (gluten). Check labels on chili sauce and Worcestershire sauce for possible soy.
  • Nutrition: Each serving provides approximately 320 calories, 14g fat, 30g carbohydrates, and 20g protein.
  • Uniform Size: Ensure meatballs are exactly 1-inch for even cooking throughout the slow cooker.
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