# What You Need:
→ Meatballs
01 - 1 lb ground beef or turkey
02 - 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1/4 cup milk
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
09 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
→ Hot Honey Peach Sauce
10 - 2/3 cup peach preserves or jam
11 - 1/4 cup honey
12 - 2 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
13 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
14 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
15 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
16 - 1 tbsp butter
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease lightly.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, milk, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix gently until just combined.
03 - Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until cooked through and browned.
05 - Meanwhile, 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 gentle simmer. Add butter and cook 3 to 5 minutes until sauce is glossy.
06 - Add baked meatballs to the sauce and toss gently to coat. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes for flavors to meld.
07 - Serve warm, optionally garnished with chopped fresh herbs.
