Crockpot Swedish Meatballs Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours
Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes

This Crockpot Swedish Meatballs Recipe is a simple and delicious way to enjoy tender meatballs simmered in a creamy sauce. Perfect for busy days, this crockpot recipe allows you to set it and forget it, making dinner preparation effortless.

With a combination of ground beef, breadcrumbs, and seasonings, these meatballs are cooked slowly in a savory gravy, resulting in a comforting meal that pairs well with noodles or rice.

Easy Crockpot Swedish Meatballs

These Swedish meatballs are made with a blend of ground beef and pork, seasoned with spices, and cooked in a rich gravy. The recipe takes about 6-8 hours in the crockpot and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 cups beef broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional for thickening)

Instructions

Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, onion, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well combined.
Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.

Cook in Crockpot: Place the meatballs in the crockpot. In a separate bowl, whisk together beef broth, heavy cream, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour the mixture over the meatballs.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the meatballs are cooked through.
Thicken Sauce (Optional): If desired, stir in the cornstarch mixture during the last 30 minutes of cooking to thicken the sauce.