Peach Glazed Meatballs (Printable Version)

Tender beef meatballs coated in a sweet peach and chili sauce glaze, cooked slowly for maximum tenderness. Ideal for parties or served over rice.

# 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

# 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 combined.
04 - Transfer meatballs to slow cooker and pour glaze evenly over top, ensuring all meatballs are thoroughly coated.
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. Present as appetizers with toothpicks or serve over steamed rice with vegetables as a main course.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy Preparation: Only 15 minutes of active prep time before the slow cooker takes over.
  • Unique Flavor: A delightful combination of sweet peach preserves and zesty chili sauce.
  • Versatile: Works perfectly as a standalone snack or a hearty dinner over rice.
02 -
  • Check Labels: Always double-check labels on chili sauce and Worcestershire sauce if you need to avoid soy or gluten allergens.
  • Gentle Stirring: Use a spoon or spatula to stir gently at the end to keep the tender meatballs intact.
  • Glaze Coating: Ensure every meatball is well-coated with the glaze before starting the slow cooker for the best flavor infusion.
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