Crockpot Swedish Meatballs
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Posted: 11/03/19
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Crockpot Swedish Meatballs is a quick and easy dinner recipe that the entire family will love! It uses frozen meatballs to make it quick and easy. A quick gravy of cream of mushroom soup, beef broth and brown gravy mix gives it tons of flavor. Serve it over a bed of egg noodles and pair it with steamed vegetables or homemade roasted vegetables!
These Swedish Meatballs are so easy and so delicious! Just throw it all in the crock pot in the morning and you’ll be greeted by the aroma of dinner being done when you walk in your front door!
Crock Pot Chili Mac, Crock Pot Cheesy Meatball Tortellini and these Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs have made a few appearances at our house since the weather has gotten colder. I’ve been loving my crock pot lately and my family loves a great comfort food dinner this time of year!
If you’ve never had Swedish Meatballs you’re in for a treat – this recipe is so ridiculously easy but you wouldn’t ever guess. By dinnertime, it’s all ready to go – all you have to do is boil some noodles and top them with the tender meatballs and rich and savory sauce. Swedish Meatballs is a classic comfort food dinner you have to try!
Want to know the best part? You only need six ingredients and one of them is water so it doesn’t even count! I always have the ingredients on hand and this easy dinner has saved me a few times!
I can’t wait to show you this easy Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs recipe! I know you’re going to love it!
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What ingredients do I need?
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- Frozen meatballs
- Cream of mushroom soup
- Golden mushroom soup
- Beef broth
- Brown gravy mix
- Water
How to Make Crockpot Swedish Meatballs
Step by Step Photos above!
- Combine Gravy Mixture – combine both of the soups, broth, gravy mix and water in a bowl. (Photo 1)
- Cook in Slow Cooker – place the meatballs in the slow cooker. Pour the soup mixture over the top of the meatballs. Cook on low for six hours. (Photos 2 & 3)
Should I brown meatballs before putting in slow cooker?
Frozen meatballs have already been cooked before they are frozen, so there’s no reason to brown them before putting them in the slow cooker. If you make homemade meatballs it is a good idea to brown them first before placing them in the slow cooker or they tend to fall apart.
Why are Swedish meatballs called Swedish meatballs?
Swedish meatballs were long thought to have originated in Sweden, but turns out they might actually have been created in Turkey originally! It’s not really the meatballs that set the dish apart from other types of meatballs, but the sauce. Swedish meatballs are served in a rich and creamy gravy instead of tomato sauce like Italian meatballs. So, the meatballs on their own are just meatballs – add the gravy and then you can call them Swedish Meatballs!
How are Swedish meatballs different from regular meatballs?
There’s not much difference between Swedish meatballs and other types of meatballs although the seasonings may be different. Someone making Swedish meatballs from scratch may include spices like nutmeg and allspice and they don’t have any cheese, unlike Italian meatballs. Like a lot of things, every Swedish Meatball recipe will vary! For these Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs I use frozen meatballs because I like to keep it really simple! What makes them “Swedish” to me is the sauce! It’s rich and creamy and so delicious.
What is a good side dish with meatballs?
Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs is the kind of dinner that goes with all kinds of side dishes. Serve them with Easy Homemade Breadsticks to soak up all of that delicious sauce! Or, you can add some vegetables on the side like Roasted Cauliflowe. You could also switch out the noodles and serve the meatballs and sauce over Mashed Potatoes or rice to switch things up.
If you’ve been looking for a delicious and EASY crock pot recipe you have got to try these Swedish Meatballs! It’s one of my family’s favorite dinners and I think your family will love it, too!
More easy Crockpot dinner recipes!
Love the slow cooker as much as me for stress-free dinners? Here are a few more of our favorites you might love!
- Crockpot Meatloaf – Topped with Ketchup and made in the slow cooker with carrots and potatoes!
- Crock Pot Hamburger Wild Rice Casserole – Comforting Casserole Made in the Crock Pot and Stuffed with Hamburger and Wild Rice!
- Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing – Layers of chicken breasts topped with a creamy soup mixture, cheese and stuffing!
- Crockpot Pizza Casserole – If your family loves pizza and pasta this dinner is for you!
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Crockpot Swedish Meatballs
Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs a quick and easy Swedish meatballs recipe for a busy weeknight!
Servings
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lbs frozen meatballs
- 10.75 oz can cream of mushroom soup
- 10.75 oz can golden mushroom soup
- 14 oz can beef broth
- .87 oz envelope brown gravy mix
- 1/2 c. water
Instructions
- Whisk everything except meatballs together. Place Meatballs in Crock Pot. Pour mixture over meatballs.
- Cook on low for 6 hours. Serve over egg noodles.
Tips
- If you would like a thicker, creamier sauce add 1 c. sour cream at the end of cooking time and stir to combine.
- Frozen meatballs have already been cooked before they are frozen, so there's no reason to brown them before putting them in the slow cooker. If you make homemade meatballs it is a good idea to brown them first before placing them in the slow cooker or they tend to fall apart.
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Nutrition Information
Serving: 1, Calories: 577kcal (29%), Carbohydrates: 7g (2%), Protein: 37g (74%), Fat: 43g (66%), Saturated Fat: 16g (100%), Cholesterol: 141mg (47%), Sodium: 1256mg (55%), Potassium: 706mg (20%), Sugar: 1g (1%), Vitamin A: 15IU, Vitamin C: 1.3mg (2%), Calcium: 34mg (3%), Iron: 2.5mg (14%)
Debbie Leonard says
Can you use frozen italian meatballs
Julie says
Yes you can!
Debbie Leonard says
Can you omit golden mushroom soup add something else?
Julie says
Yes, you could use a different “cream of” soup. Cream of chicken, cream of celery etc.
Micah says
Can you cook on high for 3 hours?
Julie says
Yes, I think that would be fine.
Gerrie Masters says
I made this last night and it was very good but a bit too salty. I think if we could buy low salt or salt free soups where I live it would be better. I did add sour cream as a condiment and that did help reduce the saltiness. I used IKEA frozen meat balls.
Because I didn’t add sour cream I was able to freeze 3 meals for 2 that we will have in the future.
Julie says
It might help to try low sodium soups if you can. I’m glad it worked out for you!
Gerrie Masters says
Do you add water to the soup and gravy mix? Can they be frozen after cooking?
Julie says
Yes, the last ingredient listed is ½ c water. I think freezing it would be fine.
Gerrie Masters says
Thanks,
It was more adding the can of water to each ingredient that I was wondering about but after reading other comments I gathered that the 1/2 c at the end was all that was needed. I made it and you will see from my separate comment that we enjoyed it very much.
Julie says
Oh, I’m sorry I misunderstood. I’m glad you figured it out!
Nichole says
Made these with mashed potatoes! So good! Definitely will be making again!
Julie says
Glad to hear it!
Barbara Kunka says
I would think that if you skipped the water, you might get a slightly creamier thicker sauce, since there is a lot of moisture developed within the crockpot itself in the cooking process.
Julie says
You could definitely try that!
Suzy says
This is one of our favorite go to meals! It’s so hands off and easy! We love it!
Julie says
Glad you enjoy it!
Gail McKelvey says
Are there any frozen meatballs that you recommend? Normally I don’t like the taste of pre-made frozen meatballs. But…after 45 years of marriage I am tired of cooking and look for the easy way out (same as busy young moms). Thanks!
Julie says
We like Johnsonville meatballs.
Erin says
Do you mean 0.87 oz packet because 6.96 like at the top seem to be a lot of dry gravy powder
Julie Evink says
Yes thank you!
Erin Severts says
Thank you it was a great recipe
Julie Evink says
So glad you enjoyed it!
Tephani says
Yes I made it last week with the original recipe and it was very salty, made it today with just one brown gravy packet…. perfect!!!! With low sodium beef broth and mushroom soup. You can’t get golden mushroom in low sodium. A dash of pepper and it’s amazing!!!!! I even put a smidge of sour cream at the end for some tang today reminded me of my grammas Swedish meatballs… great base recipe!!!!
Erin Severts says
I did the same thing…sour cream makes it even better. I also added extra fresh mushrooms because I love hem.
Sue says
Thank you-great recipe. My husband even ate them!
Julie Evink says
That’s always a win!
Lita Watson says
Cooking swedish meatball in sauce is the best choice since they start pulling in more of the delicious flavor when they are in sauce.
Shannon says
Can the Ikea cream sauce go in the crockpot with frozen meatballs? Or will it burn? I can’t find this answer anywhere and I don’t want to ruin only pack I have!
Julie Evink says
I’m not sure what you are referring to Shannon as there is no “cream sauce” from Ikea in the ingredients?
Steffani Webb says
What size can of beef broth for these swedish meatballs?
Julie Evink says
14.5 oz
Xenya says
This recipe looks so delicious, I’m going to have my family over tonite for dinner and will be serving this dish…I think it is going to be a big hit! I’ll let you know tomorrow…can’t wait for supper!
Julie Evink says
Hope you enjoyed it!