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Easy Swedish Meatballs (Crockpot, Instant Pot, or Stovetop) Recipe

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This Easy Swedish Meatballs recipe offers a creamy, comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights. Made using frozen cooked meatballs and a rich mushroom gravy, it's effortlessly prepared in a slow cooker, delivering tender meatballs infused with flavorful sauce. Ideal served over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice for a classic Scandinavian-inspired meal.

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 2 lbs frozen cooked meatballs (homemade or store-bought)

Gravy

  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp cold water
  • 1 ½ cups low sodium beef broth
  • 10.5 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1/3 cup whole milk (or ½ cup heavy cream instead of milk & butter)
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika

Finishing

  • ½ cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • Salt to taste (approximately ¼ tsp)

Instructions

  1. Make the Slurry: In a small cup or bowl, combine the cornstarch and cold water to create a smooth slurry which will help thicken the gravy.
  2. Add Slurry to Slow Cooker: Pour the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker to prepare the base for the gravy.
  3. Combine Gravy Ingredients: Add the low sodium beef broth, condensed cream of mushroom soup, melted unsalted butter, whole milk, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika to the slow cooker. Whisk all ingredients well to blend the flavors evenly.
  4. Add Frozen Meatballs: Place the frozen cooked meatballs into the slow cooker and stir to coat them fully with the gravy mixture.
  5. Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high heat for 2 to 3 hours, or alternatively on low heat for 4 to 6 hours until meatballs are heated through and sauce has thickened.
  6. Finish the Sauce: Once cooking is complete, turn off the heat and stir in the full-fat plain Greek yogurt or sour cream, which adds creaminess and tang to the gravy.
  7. Season to Taste: Add salt according to your preference, starting with about ¼ teaspoon, and stir to combine.
  8. Serve: Serve the Swedish meatballs hot over your choice of egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice, then enjoy a hearty and satisfying meal.

Notes

  • You can use either homemade or store-bought frozen cooked meatballs, whichever you prefer for convenience and taste.
  • If substituting milk and butter with heavy cream, use ½ cup heavy cream instead for a richer sauce.
  • Adjust seasoning after cooking, especially salt, since broth and soup can vary in salt content.
  • This recipe works perfectly with a slow cooker but can be adapted to stovetop by simmering the ingredients gently and stirring often.
  • For a thicker gravy, cook a bit longer uncovered or add a little extra cornstarch slurry while stirring.

Find it online: https://simpleplatter.com/easy-swedish-meatballs-crockpot-instant-pot-or-stovetop-recipe-2/