Description
Crockpot Swedish Meatballs is a comforting and easy slow cooker recipe using frozen meatballs simmered in a rich and creamy, spiced gravy. Perfectly paired with fluffy mashed potatoes or tender noodles, this dish is a convenient, hearty meal with classic Scandinavian flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 (28 oz) bag frozen meatballs (pork/beef blend)
Gravy
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup sour cream (room temperature)
Instructions
- Prepare Crockpot: Grease a 6 quart crockpot with cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Make Gravy Base: In the crockpot, combine beef broth, heavy cream, soy sauce, all-purpose flour, black pepper, dried rosemary, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, ground ginger, and salt. Whisk these ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- Add Meatballs and Cook: Stir in the frozen meatballs, ensuring they are fully coated with the gravy mixture. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or on LOW for 6 hours to allow flavors to meld and meatballs to heat through.
- Finish Sauce: Remove the lid and whisk in the room temperature sour cream until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy. Cook uncovered for an additional 30 minutes to thicken the gravy slightly.
- Serve: Spoon meatballs and creamy gravy over fluffy mashed potatoes or your favorite noodles, and enjoy this warm, comforting meal.
Notes
- For best results, use a 6 quart crockpot as recommended.
- Make sure the sour cream is at room temperature before adding to prevent curdling in the hot gravy.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-5 days and reheated in the microwave.
- This recipe is easily doubled for larger gatherings.
- If you prefer thicker gravy, extend the uncovered cooking time by 10-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American, Swedish
Keywords: crockpot gravy, crockpot meatballs, meatballs and gravy, slow cooker frozen meatballs, slow cooker meatballs, swedish meatballs
