Description
This Crockpot Swedish Meatballs recipe offers a convenient and comforting way to enjoy tender meatballs simmered in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for a hearty family meal, the slow cooker method ensures deeply infused flavors with minimal hands-on time.
Ingredients
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For the Meatballs and Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1.5 lbs frozen meatballs (Swedish-Style or Homestyle recommended)
For the Creamy Sauce Finish
- 1 (12-oz) can evaporated milk (OR 1 1/2 cups half-and-half OR 1 cup half-and-half plus 1/2 cup sour cream)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Meatballs: In a 3-4 quart slow cooker, whisk together beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and nutmeg until combined. Add frozen meatballs and stir to coat evenly. Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or on HIGH for 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and meatballs to heat through thoroughly.
- Thicken Sauce: In a measuring jug, whisk together evaporated milk and cornstarch until smooth. Pour this mixture into the slow cooker with the meatballs and stir well to distribute the thickening liquid evenly throughout the sauce.
- Finish Cooking and Season: Cook on HIGH with the lid removed for 15-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency. Taste the sauce and season with salt and black pepper as needed. If using sour cream, stir it in at this stage just before serving to add richness and tang.
Notes
- You can substitute evaporated milk with half-and-half or a combination of half-and-half and sour cream for different creaminess levels.
- Using frozen meatballs specifically Swedish-Style or Homestyle ensures authentic flavor and texture.
- Cook times may vary depending on slow cooker model; check meatballs for doneness to ensure heated through.
- Serve this dish over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust seasoning at the end carefully because broth and Worcestershire sauce already contain salt.
