Irresistible Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs Recipe for Easy Dinners
This easy slow cooker Swedish meatballs recipe is perfect for busy weeknight dinners. Tender meatballs are smothered in a creamy gravy and served over noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Swedish
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs.
- Place the meatballs in the slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together beef broth, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. Pour over the meatballs.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meatballs are cooked through and tender.
- Serve over noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Serve with fresh parsley for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: slow cooker, Swedish meatballs, easy dinners