Description
Crockpot Swedish Meatballs are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings. These succulent meatballs are made with a blend of ground beef and pork, mixed with breadcrumbs and spices, then simmered to perfection in a creamy gravy. The slow cooker does all the work, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully while you go about your day. Serve them over egg noodles or mashed potatoes for a hearty meal that will warm your soul. This dish is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup grated yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, grated onion, allspice, salt, and pepper until just combined. Form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
- Brown meatballs in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden on all sides. Transfer to a slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour to create a roux. Gradually add beef broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard until slightly thickened.
- Pour sauce over meatballs in the slow cooker.
- Cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours or HIGH for 2 to 3 hours until meatballs are tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Swedish, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (200g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg