Crockpot Swedish Meatballs with Creamy Gravy Recipe
This Crockpot Swedish Meatballs recipe features tender precooked meatballs simmered in a rich and creamy gravy made with butter, flour, beef broth, heavy cream, and a blend of warm spices like allspice and nutmeg. Perfectly slow-cooked for maximum flavor and served over egg noodles or your favorite side, this comforting dish is ideal for an effortless yet satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours (high) or 4-5 hours (low)
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (high) or up to 5 hours 10 minutes (low)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 26 ounces frozen meatballs (precooked)
Gravy
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Allspice (to taste)
- Nutmeg (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Spray the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray and place the frozen, precooked meatballs at the bottom evenly.
- Make the roux: In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour continuously until the mixture turns golden brown, forming a roux that will thicken the gravy.
- Add liquids: Gradually pour in the beef broth and heavy cream into the roux while whisking constantly to ensure a smooth, lump-free gravy base.
- Season the gravy: Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to infuse the gravy with classic Swedish flavors.
- Combine meatballs and gravy: Pour the finished creamy gravy over the meatballs in the slow cooker, making sure all meatballs are well coated.
- Slow cook: Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 4-5 hours until the meatballs are thoroughly heated and the flavors meld.
- Serve: Serve the Swedish meatballs hot over egg noodles or your preferred side dish for a comforting and hearty meal.
Notes
- Use precooked frozen meatballs to save time and ensure even cooking.
- Adjust spices like allspice and nutmeg to your taste preference, but they are essential for authentic Swedish flavor.
- The gravy can be made ahead and poured over meatballs when ready to slow cook.
- For a lighter version, you can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, but the gravy will be less rich.
- Serve with egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables to complement the dish.
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