Slow Cooker Peach Glazed Meatballs (Printable)

Tender meatballs in sweet peach glaze with chili sauce. Perfect for parties or easy family dinners.

# Required Ingredients:

→ For the Meatballs

01 - 1½ pounds ground beef
02 - ½ cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1 large egg
04 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - ¼ cup finely diced onion
07 - 2 tablespoons milk
08 - 1 teaspoon salt
09 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

→ For the Peach Glaze

10 - 1 cup peach preserves
11 - ½ cup chili sauce
12 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
13 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
14 - ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, diced onion, milk, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
02 - Roll mixture into 1-inch meatballs and arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer.
03 - Broil meatballs on high for 5 minutes to brown the tops and improve texture, then remove from oven.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together peach preserves, chili sauce, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes until well combined.
05 - Transfer meatballs to slow cooker and pour peach glaze over them. Gently stir to ensure all meatballs are coated with glaze.
06 - Cover slow cooker and cook on LOW setting for 3 hours, or until meatballs are cooked through and thoroughly glazed.
07 - Transfer meatballs to serving dish. Serve warm as an appetizer with toothpicks or as a main dish over steamed rice or mashed potatoes.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The slow cooker does all the work while you do literally anything else.
  • That peach glaze hits every note: sweet, tangy, a little spicy if you want it.
  • Perfect for game day, potlucks, or a weeknight dinner that feels special without the fuss.
02 -
  • Dont overmix the meat or the meatballs will turn out dense and chewy instead of tender.
  • If you skip the broiling step, the meatballs may fall apart more easily in the slow cooker, so handle them gently when stirring.
  • Let the glaze sit on the meatballs for at least an hour before serving if you can, the flavor gets better as it clings and thickens.
03 -
  • Wet your hands lightly with water before rolling the meatballs so the mixture doesnt stick to your palms.
  • Use a small cookie scoop to portion the meat evenly and save time on rolling.
  • If you like a thicker glaze, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to let it reduce.
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