Ingredients
- For the meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- For the sauce:
- 1 cup peach preserves
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 jalapeño, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Form mixture into evenly sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, combine peach preserves, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, minced jalapeño, vinegar, and water.
- Simmer the sauce for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and glossy.
- Add baked meatballs to the sauce and gently toss to coat.
- Simmer together for another 5 minutes to absorb flavor.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Adjust jalapeño to taste for more or less heat.
- Great as sliders, over rice, or with mashed potatoes.
- Make ahead and store sauce and meatballs separately to keep flavors fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish or Appetizer
- Method: Baking + Stovetop Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4–5 meatballs)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
