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Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs recipe features tender, flavorful meatballs simmered slowly in a rich and creamy sauce, making for a comforting and hearty meal perfect for any day of the week.

Ingredients

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Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

Cream Sauce

  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, egg, salt, black pepper, allspice, and nutmeg. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  2. Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into small, uniform meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, ensuring they are tightly packed to hold together during cooking.
  3. Add Meatballs to Slow Cooker: Place the meatballs evenly in the slow cooker, arranging them in a single layer if possible to cook evenly.
  4. Prepare Cream Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together beef broth and flour until smooth to avoid lumps. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard.
  5. Combine and Cook: Pour the cream sauce mixture over the meatballs in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until meatballs are cooked through and tender.
  6. Finish Sauce: About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the heavy cream, then cover and cook for the remaining time to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
  7. Serve: Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Serve the Swedish meatballs hot, traditionally over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground pork with more ground beef if preferred.
  • For a lighter sauce, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
  • If sauce is too thin at the end, mix a teaspoon of cornstarch with cold water and stir into the slow cooker to thicken.
  • Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days and freeze nicely.

Keywords: Swedish meatballs, slow cooker recipes, creamy meatballs, comfort food, easy dinner

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