Slow Cooker Peach Glazed Meatballs (Printable version)

Tender beef meatballs in sweet peach-chili glaze, perfect for parties or dinner.

# What you 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

# Steps to follow:

01 - In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, diced onion, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined, taking care not to overwork the mixture.
02 - Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place 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 slow cooker. Pour peach glaze evenly over the top, ensuring all meatballs are thoroughly coated.
05 - Cover and cook on low setting for 3 hours, or until meatballs are cooked through and tender.
06 - Stir gently before serving. Serve hot as an appetizer or over rice for a main dish.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Effortless Preparation: Only 15 minutes of hands-on time before the slow cooker takes over.
  • Unique Flavor Profile: A delightful balance of sweet peach preserves and savory chili sauce.
  • Crowd-Pleasing Versatility: Works equally well as a party appetizer with toothpicks or a main dish over rice.
02 -
  • Mix Gently: Do not overwork the meat mixture to ensure the meatballs stay tender and juicy.
  • Even Coating: Ensure all meatballs are well-coated with the glaze before starting the slow cooker for consistent flavor.
  • Gently Stir: When the cooking is finished, stir carefully to avoid breaking the tender meatballs.
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