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Creamy Crockpot Swedish Meatballs Recipe Easy Homemade Rich Sauce

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A comforting and easy-to-make crockpot recipe featuring tender Swedish meatballs in a rich, creamy sauce perfect for cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • ½ pound ground pork
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • ¼ cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp ground allspice
  • 2 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, beaten egg, milk, salt, black pepper, and ground allspice. Mix until just combined, about 5 minutes.
  2. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs, about 20-24 total, and place on a parchment-lined tray.
  3. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs in batches, about 3 minutes per side, until golden crust forms. They do not need to be cooked through.
  4. In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Whisk in 3 tbsp all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until nutty smelling.
  5. Gradually stir in 2 cups beef broth, scraping browned bits from the skillet. Add 1 cup heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
  6. Place browned meatballs in the crockpot and pour the prepared sauce over them. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours.
  7. About 15 minutes before serving, stir in ½ cup sour cream. Avoid boiling after adding sour cream to prevent curdling.
  8. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or buttery rice.

Notes

Brown the meatballs before slow cooking to add flavor and help them hold together. Add sour cream at the end to keep the sauce smooth and prevent curdling. Adjust sauce thickness by adding broth or flour slurry as needed. For gluten-free, substitute breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free panko. Dairy-free options include coconut cream and coconut yogurt.

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