Crock Pot Beef Swedish Meatballs

Crock Pot Beef Swedish Meatballs

This Crock Pot Beef Swedish Meatballs recipe is a creamy and savory dish, which includes frozen cooked meatballs and sour cream. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner, ready in about 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Crock Pot Beef Swedish Meatballs Ingredients

  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 2 tablespoons steak sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (28 ounce) package frozen cooked meatballs, thawed
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 cup sour cream
Crock Pot Beef Swedish Meatballs
Crock Pot Beef Swedish Meatballs

How To Make Crock Pot Beef Swedish Meatballs

  1. Prepare the sauce base: In the slow cooker, whisk together beef broth and cream of mushroom soup until smooth.
  2. Add seasonings: Mix in steak sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add meatballs and onion: Stir in the thawed meatballs and diced onion.
  4. Slow cook: Cover and cook on High for 4 hours.
  5. Add sour cream: Stir in sour cream and cook for an additional 30 minutes, or until the sauce is heated through.
  6. Serve: Spoon over noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes and enjoy.
Crock Pot Beef Swedish Meatballs
Crock Pot Beef Swedish Meatballs

Recipe Tips

  • Can I use homemade meatballs?
    Yes, just be sure they’re fully cooked before adding to the crock pot.
  • How to prevent curdled sauce:
    Add the sour cream at the end of cooking and don’t let it boil.
  • What if I only have frozen meatballs?
    Thaw them in the fridge overnight or microwave briefly before using.
  • Can I make this dairy-free?
    Use dairy-free sour cream and a mushroom soup alternative.
  • How to thicken the sauce:
    Add a cornstarch slurry near the end if you prefer a thicker consistency.

What To Serve With Swedish Meatballs

These creamy meatballs go great with comforting sides like:

  • Egg noodles
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Steamed broccoli
  • Rice pilaf
  • Garlic bread
Crock Pot Beef Swedish Meatballs
Crock Pot Beef Swedish Meatballs

How To Store Swedish Meatballs

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Freeze: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently.

Swedish Meatballs Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 429
  • Total Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 127mg
  • Sodium: 1072mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Total Sugars: 2g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Iron: 4mg
  • Potassium: 574mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I cook this on Low instead of High?
Yes, cook on Low for about 6 to 7 hours, then add sour cream and cook 30 more minutes.

Do I need to brown the meatballs first?
No, since they are pre-cooked, there’s no need to brown them.

Can I double the recipe?
Yes, just ensure your slow cooker is large enough and increase the cook time slightly.

What kind of steak sauce should I use?
Any brand like A1 or a generic steak sauce works well.

Can I use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream?
Yes, for a tangier, slightly lighter version.

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Crock Pot Beef Swedish Meatballs

Recipe by Robert Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

4

hours 

30

minutes
Calories

429

kcal

A rich and creamy slow cooker dish featuring tender meatballs simmered in a flavorful mushroom sauce.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups beef broth

  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

  • 2 tablespoons steak sauce

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 (28 ounce) package frozen cooked meatballs, thawed

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 1 cup sour cream

Directions

  • Whisk together broth and soup in a slow cooker.
  • Stir in steak sauce, Worcestershire, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Add meatballs and onion; stir to coat.
  • Cover and cook on High for 4 hours.
  • Stir in sour cream and cook another 30 minutes until heated through.