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Crockpot Swedish Meatballs Recipe

Crockpot Swedish Meatballs Recipe
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This Crockpot Swedish Meatballs recipe delivers tender, flavorful meatballs simmered in a creamy, savory sauce. Perfect for an easy, comforting meal with minimal prep, these meatballs combine ground beef and pork with classic Swedish spices, cooked slowly to perfection in your crockpot. Serve over egg noodles or mashed potatoes for a traditional touch.

Ingredients

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Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Sauce

  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated. Form the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
  2. Brown the Meatballs: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the meatballs. Cook them until they are browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes. This step helps to seal in the juices and adds extra flavor, but the meatballs do not need to be fully cooked through.
  3. Cook in Crockpot: Transfer the browned meatballs to the crockpot. Pour the beef broth over the meatballs ensuring they are partially submerged in the liquid. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, allowing the meatballs to become tender and flavorful.
  4. Add Sour Cream: About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the sour cream into the crockpot to create a creamy, rich sauce. Mix gently to combine, taking care not to break up the meatballs.
  5. Serve: Serve the Swedish meatballs hot with the creamy sauce spooned over them. They go wonderfully with egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

Notes

  • For a lighter option, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt.
  • To keep the sauce smooth, temper the sour cream by mixing it with a little hot broth before adding it to the crockpot.
  • Breadcrumbs can be replaced with gluten-free breadcrumbs for gluten-intolerant diets.
  • Make sure not to overcook the meatballs to avoid dryness.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: Swedish meatballs, crockpot meatballs, slow cooker recipes, comfort food, easy dinner

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