Slow Cooker Peach Glazed Meatballs (Printable format)

Savory meatballs coated in a sweet and tangy peach-chili glaze, perfect for any gathering or a simple family dinner.

# What You Need:

→ For the Meatballs

01 - 1.5 lbs ground beef
02 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1/4 cup finely diced onion
07 - 2 tbsp milk
08 - 1 tsp salt
09 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

→ For the Peach Glaze

10 - 1 cup peach preserves
11 - 1/2 cup chili sauce
12 - 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
13 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
14 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic, onion, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
02 - Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
03 - For improved texture and browning, broil meatballs on high for 5 minutes until lightly browned on top. This step is optional but recommended.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together peach preserves, chili sauce, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes until smooth.
05 - Place meatballs in the slow cooker and pour the peach glaze over them. Gently stir to coat all meatballs evenly with the sauce.
06 - Cover and cook on LOW for 3 hours, or until meatballs are cooked through and tender, with the glaze thickened and coating each piece.
07 - Serve warm as an appetizer with toothpicks or as a main dish over steamed rice or mashed potatoes.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The set-it-and-forget magic means you can actually talk to your guests instead of hovering over the stove
  • Something about that sweet and tangy glaze makes people suddenly need the recipe before they've even finished their first meatball
02 -
  • The meatballs will release fat as they cook so don't panic if you see some liquid pooling that's just flavor happening
  • That optional broiling step changed everything for me it creates a texture that holds up beautifully to hours of slow cooking
03 -
  • Let the meatballs rest in the warm sauce for at least 15 minutes after cooking they absorb even more flavor
  • Make tiny ones for cocktail parties and regular size for dinner just adjust the cooking time slightly
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