Slow Cooker Peach Glazed Meatballs (Printer-Friendly)

Tender meatballs in sweet peach glaze with chili sauce. Easy slow cooker appetizer or main dish.

# 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, optional

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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 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 using.
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 cooked through and tender.
06 - Gently stir before serving. Serve hot as an appetizer or over steamed rice as a main course.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between the sticky sweet peaches and the savory beef is an absolute flavor explosion in every bite.
  • It is the ultimate set and forget dish that makes you look like a professional chef with zero effort.
02 -
  • Overworking the meat mixture can lead to tough meatballs that feel more like rubber than food.
  • If the sauce seems too thin at the end just leave the lid off for the last twenty minutes of cooking.
03 -
  • Browning the meatballs in a skillet for two minutes before adding them to the slow cooker adds a great savory crust.
  • Always use a high quality peach preserve with real fruit pieces for the best texture and authentic taste.
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