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Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs Recipe

4.7 from 125 reviews

This Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs recipe is a comforting and easy-to-make classic dish featuring tender homestyle meatballs simmered in a creamy, flavorful mushroom sauce. Perfect for busy days, this slow cooker meal requires minimal prep and delivers rich, savory goodness served best over egg noodles.

Ingredients

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Meatballs

  • 1 32-ounce package frozen homestyle meatballs

Sauce

  • 1 ½ cups low sodium beef broth
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ cup half and half
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika

Garnish

  • Fresh chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add Meatballs: Pour the frozen homestyle meatballs directly into the crockpot, spreading them evenly.
  2. Prepare Sauce: In a large bowl, combine the low sodium beef broth, cream of mushroom soup, half and half, sour cream, cornstarch, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
  3. Combine Meatballs and Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the meatballs in the crockpot, ensuring even coverage. Secure the lid onto the crockpot.
  4. Cook: Set the crockpot to cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours, allowing the meatballs to cook through and the sauce to thicken.
  5. Serve and Garnish: Once cooked, optionally sprinkle fresh chopped parsley on top for a burst of color and freshness. Serve the meatballs hot, ideally over egg noodles for a traditional finish.

Notes

  • Use low sodium beef broth to control salt content in the dish.
  • Adjust cooking time based on your slow cooker model and preferences.
  • For a thicker sauce, you can increase cornstarch to 3 tablespoons or reduce the cooking liquid slightly.
  • Fresh parsley adds color and a subtle fresh flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.
  • Serve with egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice according to preference.

Keywords: Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs, Creamy Meatballs, Easy Crockpot Meatballs, Comfort Food, Swedish Cuisine