The Ultimate Swedish Meatball Recipe Slow Cooker

March 18, 2023 Post a Comment

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Description

Swedish meatballs are a classic comfort food enjoyed around the world. This traditional dish is made with ground beef and pork, combined with bread crumbs, onion, and seasonings, then simmered in a savory gravy. The slow cooker is the perfect way to make Swedish meatballs that are tender, juicy and full of flavor.

This slow cooker Swedish meatball recipe is easy to make and so delicious. The slow cooker does all the work – all you have to do is mix the ingredients together and let the slow cooker do the rest. The result is a classic dish that your family will love.

These Swedish meatballs can be served with mashed potatoes or egg noodles, or even over rice. They’re an easy and delicious meal that your family will love. This slow cooker Swedish meatball recipe is sure to become a favorite.

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter

For the Gravy:

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

To make the meatballs, combine the ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, onion, egg, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a large bowl and mix well. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and set aside.

Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until they are browned on all sides. Transfer the meatballs to the slow cooker.

To make the gravy, melt the butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until smooth. Slowly add the beef broth, whisking constantly, until the mixture is smooth. Add the heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper and stir until combined. Pour the gravy over the meatballs in the slow cooker.

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until the meatballs are cooked through. Serve the meatballs with the gravy and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Equipment

Slow cooker
Large bowl
Skillet
Whisk

Notes

Make sure to mix the ground beef and pork together well to ensure that the meatballs are tender. If desired, you can substitute ground turkey for the beef and pork.

These meatballs can also be cooked in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.