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Crockpot Swedish Meatballs Recipe

Crockpot Swedish Meatballs Recipe
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This Crockpot Swedish Meatballs recipe offers a comforting and classic dish featuring tender meatballs simmered in a creamy, savory sauce. Perfect for a cozy family dinner, the slow cooker method ensures deeply developed flavors and melt-in-your-mouth texture with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Meatballs:

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

Sauce:

  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Meat Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  2. Form and Brown Meatballs: Shape the mixture into small, evenly sized meatballs. Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides for about 5-7 minutes, just enough to develop color but not fully cook through.
  3. Cook in Crockpot: Transfer the browned meatballs to the crockpot. Pour the beef broth over the meatballs, ensuring they are partially submerged. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, which allows the flavors to meld and meatballs to become tender.
  4. Add Sour Cream: About 15 minutes before serving, stir the sour cream into the crockpot gently to create a creamy sauce. Let it heat through without boiling to avoid curdling the sour cream.
  5. Serve: Spoon the meatballs and sauce over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice, and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy your hearty Swedish meal!

Notes

  • For added flavor, sauté finely chopped onions along with meatballs when browning.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon of flour or cornstarch with cold water and stir in just before adding sour cream.
  • Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter option, but add it at the end to prevent curdling.
  • These meatballs freeze well; cook fully, cool, and store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: Swedish meatballs, crockpot meatballs, slow cooker recipes, creamy meatballs, comfort food

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