Why We Love Crockpot Swedish Meatballs
We love making meatballs around the holidays, like these Turkey Meatballs in Orange Glaze or Homemade Meatballs in Apple Glaze. Tender, savory meatball morsels are easy to prepare and perfect for enjoying in so many different ways… Particularly at potlucks and big family gatherings. They help to bring everyone together with their warm, comforting appeal. This Easy Swedish Meatballs recipe is meant to be quick to prep and set in either a slow cooker or Instant Pot. We used frozen meatballs for convenience. However, fresh-made meatballs are always delightful, so we included our recipe for that as well below. You’re welcome!
Swedish Meatballs Recipe in the Slow Cooker
Do you remember enjoying wonderfully tangy, slightly salty Swedish Meatballs at holiday parties when you were a kid? When I first tried to recreate this crave-able flavor as an adult, it fell short of my expectations. Something about the canned soup traditionally used to make the gravy just seemed lacking. After some thorough testing, I have found the best flavor does not come from canned soup mixed into the sauce. Instead, a packet of dried onion soup mix in a simple cream-based gravy creates a more robust flavor that everyone raves about!
What Ingredients You Need
Classic Swedish Meatballs have a deep, rich savoriness that makes them seem like they must include many complex components. But actually, there are only a handful of easy-to-find, simple ingredients in our best Swedish Meatballs! Here is everything you need to make the Crockpot Swedish Meatballs recipe:
Meatballs – either home-style frozen, or check out our easy homemade meatball recipe below Beef broth – or beef bouillon and water Half & half – for a rich and creamy meatball gravy Onion soup/dip mix – adds just the right tanginess you crave Cornstarch – to thicken the sauce Worcestershire sauce – essential for that perfectly salty, savory classic Swedish Meatball flavor Seasonings – garlic powder, dried thyme, black pepper, and ground nutmeg Parsley – for garnishing
How to Make Swedish Meatballs in the Crock Pot (or Instant Pot)
Whichever cooking method you choose, this Swedish Meatballs recipe is incredibly easy to make!
Get the Complete (Printable) Easy Swedish Meatballs Recipe Below – with Crockpot and Instant Pot Instructions!
How To Enjoy Crockpot Meatballs
Zesty, juicy Swedish Meatballs are best enjoyed when warm. They are scrumptious to serve with toothpicks or skewers at parties, and as a fun appetizer before family dinner. Or, make them the star of the meal by serving as a hearty main course on a bed of fluffy mashed potatoes or egg noodles. However you decide to prepare and enjoy, these classic Swedish Meatballs are sure to be your new favorite dish!
How to Make Homemade Meatballs from Scratch
Don’t have (or prefer not to use) frozen meatballs? You can quickly make a batch of juicy, delicious meatballs from scratch!
Here are the ingredients you need for homemade meatballs:
Ground beef Ground pork sausage Bread crumbs Grated onion Garlic Egg Milk Salt
To make meatballs, follow these simple steps:
They are now ready to be turned into tender Swedish Meatballs using our recipe below!
How long will they last in the fridge?
When properly stored in an airtight container, these meatballs can stay fresh in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. You can warm them up on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Can I freeze these crockpot meatballs?
This recipe does okay in the freezer, but over time the cream could cause the sauce to turn grainy. It’s best to enjoy them fresh or reheated after refrigeration. If you do end up storing them in the freezer in an airtight container, they can last up to 6 months.
Can I use other meats for the meatballs?
Of course! Feel free to use any other meat that you would like and that your dietary restrictions will allow you to use for these easy Swedish meatballs.
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