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

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

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

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
Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy6
servings10
minutes4
hours30
minutes429
kcalA 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.
