Slow Cooker Peach Glazed Meatballs (Printable)

Tender meatballs in sweet peach glaze with chili sauce, perfect for parties or family meals in your slow cooker.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meatballs

01 - 1.5 pounds ground beef
02 - 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 0.25 cup finely diced onion
07 - 2 tablespoons whole milk
08 - 1 teaspoon salt
09 - 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Peach Glaze

10 - 1 cup peach preserves
11 - 0.5 cup chili sauce
12 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
13 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
14 - 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, diced onion, milk, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined without overworking the meat.
02 - Roll mixture into 1-inch meatballs and arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer.
03 - Place baking sheet under broiler on high heat for 5 minutes to brown the tops and improve overall texture of meatballs.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together peach preserves, chili sauce, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes until smooth and well combined.
05 - Transfer meatballs to slow cooker and pour peach glaze over them. Gently stir to evenly coat all meatballs.
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 platter with toothpicks for appetizer service, or serve over steamed rice or mashed potatoes for main course presentation.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The glaze caramelizes beautifully around each meatball, creating a sticky, flavorful coating that clings perfectly.
  • You can prep everything in under 20 minutes and let the slow cooker do all the work while you handle other tasks.
  • They work equally well as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a comforting main dish over rice.
02 -
  • Don't overmix the meat or your meatballs will be dense and rubbery instead of tender.
  • Browning the meatballs before slow cooking isn't required, but it adds a depth of flavor and texture you'll notice.
  • If the glaze seems too thick after cooking, stir in a tablespoon of water or broth to loosen it up.
03 -
  • Use a small cookie scoop to roll meatballs quickly and keep them all the same size for even cooking.
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment paper if broiling to make cleanup effortless.
  • Taste the glaze before pouring it over the meatballs and adjust sweetness or heat to your preference.
  • If your slow cooker runs hot, check the meatballs at 2.5 hours to avoid overcooking.
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