Swedish meatballs are a classic dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are typically made with ground beef, pork, and veal, and are flavored with a variety of spices, including allspice, nutmeg, and ginger. Swedish meatballs are often served with a creamy gravy, mashed potatoes, and lingonberry jam. While they can be made in a traditional oven, they can also be easily prepared in a slow cooker. This method is great for busy weeknights or when you want to serve a crowd. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a delicious and comforting meal that everyone will love.
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SLOW-COOKER SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Leave the chafing dish in the basement. This version of Swedish meatballs is an hors d'oeuvre you can make and serve in the same pot.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 2h50m
Yield 10 to 12 servings (60 meatballs)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Add the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce to a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add the pork, turkey, breadcrumbs, eggs, allspice, onion powder, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to a large bowl. Mix the meat with your hands until the mixture is uniform in color and texture. Scoop level tablespoonfuls, and roll them into balls; place them in a single layer in the slow cooker. When the bottom of the cooker is covered, add a second layer, starting on the outer edge. (The outside of the cooker is hotter; meatballs on the edge will cook more quickly than those in the center.) Cover and cook on high for 2 hours, until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Meanwhile, rub the butter and flour together in a small bowl to make a smooth paste (which will be used to thicken the sauce). Pinch off 1/2-inch balls, and set on a small plate.
- Transfer the meatballs with a slotted spoon from the slow cooker to a large bowl, leaving the cooking liquid in the pot. (You should have about 1 1/2 cups liquid.) When removing the meatballs, start from the outer edges and scoop carefully. Some may be stuck together; gentle coaxing with the spoon will separate them.
- Whisk the butter-flour paste into the cooking liquid, 1 or 2 balls at a time, to incorporate. Whisk in the sour cream and jelly, if using. Return the meatballs to the slow cooker, and stir with the spoon to coat. Cook on high, uncovered, until the sauce is thickened, 30 minutes. Adjust the setting to keep warm, sprinkle the meatballs with the parsley and serve.
SLOW COOKER SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs braised in a rich and flavorful cream sauce. The meat is a combination of ground beef, pork, and warm spices.
Provided by Jessica Gavin
Time 5h20m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a medium-sized bowl whisk together 1/4 cup heavy cream and egg.
- Add in breadcrumbs and stir to combine, set aside.
- In a large bowl add pork, grated onion, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, nutmeg, allspice, and black pepper.
- Use your hand to mix and combine the mixture until consistent in appearance, 1 minute.
- Add in the breadcrumb mixture (panade) and mix with hand to combine until smooth, 1 minute.
- Add in ground beef and mix with hand until combined, 45 seconds.
- Roll meatball mixture into 2 tablespoon-sized balls, about 17 total.
- Heat a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, once hot, add the meatball.
- Brown the meatballs for about 4 to 6 minutes. Turn heat down to medium and flip over and cook 3 minutes.
- Transfer meatballs to the slow cooker, do not discard pan.
- Heat pan over medium-high heat, add butter and flour, whisk to combine, cook for 30 seconds.
- Gradually whisk in the beef broth, scraping and breaking up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan.
- Bring broth to a boil, whisking until sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
- Turn off heat and whisk in 1 ½ teaspoons salt, add sauce to slow cooker.
- Cover and cook meatballs for 2 hours on "High", or "Low" for 4 to 5 hours.
- Stir in ½ cup heavy cream and lemon juice.
- Taste sauce and season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Garnish Swedish meatballs with parsley, and serve with mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 541 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 41 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Cholesterol 201 mg, Sodium 1726 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SLOW COOKER SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Fresh and flavorful Swedish meatballs cook in a luxurious creamy sauce in a slow cooker. Garnish Swedish meatballs with fresh dill, and serve with mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Scandinavian
Time 2h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Mix beef, oats, egg, garlic, allspice, ginger, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper together in a medium-sized bowl. Use your hands to combine mixture until consistent in appearance, about 1 minutes. Roll 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture into a ball; repeat to make about 17 meatballs.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tablespoons butter and allow to melt. Add meatballs to the hot skillet and brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, turn meatballs over, and cook 3 minutes more. Transfer meatballs to the slow cooker, reserving grease in the skillet.
- Return skillet to medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and flour and whisk to combine, about 30 seconds. Gradually whisk in water, beef base, and steak sauce, scraping and breaking up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring mixture to a boil, whisking until sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Pour sauce into slow cooker with meatballs.
- Cover slow cooker and cook on High for 2 hours or on Low for 4 to 5 hours.
- Remove 1/4 cup liquid from the slow cooker and transfer to a bowl. Slowly add yogurt to prevent curdling. Add tempered yogurt to the slow cooker. Season with additional salt and pepper as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 146 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 580.7 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
EASY SLOW COOKER SWEDISH MEATBALLS
These make-ahead slow cooker Swedish meatballs are perfect for family meals. For a meal, serve over wide egg noodles. Meatballs can also be served without noodles for an appetizer.
Provided by Linnea Wittenburg Bennett
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatball Recipes
Time 4h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk beef broth and mushroom soup together in a slow cooker. Add steak sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in meatballs and onion.
- Cook on High for 4 hours. Add sour cream, mixing well. Cook until sauce is heated through, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 126.7 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 1071.5 mg, Sugar 2 g
SLOW COOKER SWEDISH MEATBALLS RECIPE
These Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs are a hearty and comforting dish. A family favorite dinner.
Provided by Camille Beckstrand
Categories Main Course
Time 8h5m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk together cream of mushroom soup and beef broth in your slow cooker.
- Add mushrooms, onion, garlic powder, steak sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper and mix until combined.
- Add meatballs and stir in until meatballs are coated in sauce.
- Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 8-10 hours.
- Mix in sour cream the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 118 mg, Sodium 1040 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CROCK POT SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Make and share this Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mindi Bunch
Categories Meat
Time 4h25m
Yield 60 meatballs, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In bowl, combine bread with 1/2 cup water; let stand until absorbed (about 2 minutes).
- Stir in beef, yolks, 2 tablespoons parsley, onion, salt, mustard, ginger, garlic, and pepper.
- With wet hands roll heaping tablespoonfuls of meat mixture into balls, about 60.
- Place in crock pot.
- In bowl, mix together soup and flour; pour over meatballs.
- Cook on high until cooked through (about 4 hours); stir.
- Stir in sour cream and Worcestershire sauce.
- Serve sprinkled with remaining parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 107, Sodium 406, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.4, Protein 17.6
SIMPLE SWEDISH MEATBALLS
When my husband packs these saucy slow-cooked meatballs in his lunch, all his work buddies wish they had their own! It's comfort food at its easiest. - Christina Logan, Gun Barrel City, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms until tender, 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in broth, cream of chicken soup and soup mix. Stir in meatballs. Cook, covered, on low until flavors are blended, 5-6 hours., Stir in sour cream and parsley. Cook, covered, until heated through, about 15 minutes. If desired, serve with noodles or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 1045mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ground beef and pork for the meatballs. An 80/20 blend is a good option.
- Season the meatballs generously. A good rule of thumb is to use 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper per pound of meat.
- Don't overwork the meat mixture. Overworking will make the meatballs tough.
- Form the meatballs into small, uniform balls. This will help them cook evenly.
- Brown the meatballs in a skillet before adding them to the slow cooker. This will help keep them from falling apart.
- Use a good quality beef broth or stock for the sauce. A homemade stock is always best, but a store-bought stock will work in a pinch.
- Add plenty of vegetables to the sauce. Carrots, celery, and onions are all classic additions.
- Season the sauce to taste. You may want to add additional salt, pepper, or other spices.
- Cook the meatballs on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Serve the meatballs over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Conclusion:
Swedish meatballs are a classic comfort food that is easy to make in a slow cooker. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and hearty meal that the whole family will love. Whether you serve them over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles, these meatballs are sure to be a hit.
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