Hot Honey Peach Meatballs (Printable Version)

Tender meatballs glazed with a sweet, spicy hot honey peach sauce for flavorful enjoyment.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Meatballs

01 - 1 lb ground beef or turkey
02 - 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1/4 cup milk
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Hot Honey Peach Sauce

10 - 2/3 cup peach preserves or jam
11 - 1/4 cup honey
12 - 2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
13 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
14 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
15 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
16 - 1 tablespoon butter

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a large bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, milk, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
03 - Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs and arrange them on the baking sheet.
04 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until cooked through and browned.
05 - While meatballs bake, combine peach preserves, honey, hot sauce, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir and bring to a simmer. Add butter and cook 3 to 5 minutes until sauce is glossy.
06 - Add baked meatballs to the sauce, gently toss to coat evenly, and simmer for an additional 3 to 5 minutes to meld flavors.
07 - Serve warm, optionally garnished with chopped fresh herbs.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The sauce is addictively sweet, spicy, and sticky—it&39;s a flavor combination that surprises new guests every time.
  • It transforms simple meatballs into something special without hours of work, so you can impress with minimal effort.
02 -
  • Overmixing the meatball mixture can make them oddly tough—gentle hands are your secret weapon.
  • Adding the butter at the end is what makes the sauce cling to every meatball rather than slide right off.
03 -
  • Let cooked meatballs rest a couple minutes before saucing so they stay moist and don&39;t break apart.
  • For bolder flavor, roast the onions and garlic first before adding to the mix.
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