Slow Cooker Peach Glazed Meatballs (Print version)

Tender beef meatballs coated in a sweet and tangy peach chili glaze, slowly cooked to perfection.

# What You Need:

→ Meatballs

01 - 1.5 pounds 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, optional

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, diced onion, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
02 - Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet in a single layer.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together peach preserves, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes until well blended.
04 - Transfer meatballs into the slow cooker and pour the peach glaze evenly over them, making sure all meatballs are well coated.
05 - Cover the slow cooker and cook on low setting for 3 hours until meatballs are cooked through and tender.
06 - Stir gently before serving. Serve hot as an appetizer with toothpicks or as a main dish over steamed rice.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, leaving you free to actually enjoy your party instead of being stuck at the stove
  • That peach glaze creates this incredible sticky coating that keeps every meatball impossibly tender
  • They disappear faster than you can replenish the platter, so consider doubling the recipe
02 -
  • Don't be tempted to crank the heat to high to speed things up, as the slow gentle cook is what makes them tender rather than tough
  • The glaze thickens as it cools, so if it seems too liquid during cooking, trust the process
  • Fresh meatballs hold their shape better than frozen ones, so plan to make them the same day you're serving
03 -
  • Line your slow cooker with a liner for the easiest cleanup ever, as that sugary glaze can be stubborn once it cools
  • If serving for a party, keep the cooker on the warm setting so guests can help themselves throughout the event
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