Prep Time: 40 minutes | Cook Time: 4 hours 15 minutes | Total Time: 4 hours 55 minutes | Servings: 8 servings
This will be perfect for Holiday dinners or busy weeknights. Slow cooker Swedish meatballs slow-cooked to perfection! Delicious, excellent for everybody, and the best comfort food!
Ingredients
Meatballs:
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1/2 onion
1 large Egg
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs:
1 1/4 c low sodium beef broth
1/2 c half and half
2 tbsp corn starch
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp pepper
1 pinch nutmeg
How to make Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs
To prepare the Baked Meatballs:
Step 1: In a large bowl, mix the beef, pork, onion, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and egg until just combined. Make sure to not overmix.
Step 2: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 400 degrees F.
Step 3: Use parchment paper to line a baking sheet.
Step 4: Form the meat mixture into 1 to 1.5-inches balls (total of around 35 pieces of 1.5-inches meatballs)
Step 5: Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet an inch apart.
Step 6: Place inside the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until just browned.
Step 7: When done, remove from the oven and allow the meatballs to cool for a bit. Note: You can freeze the meatballs for up to 3 months.
Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs:
Step 1: Line a 2.5 to the 4-quart slow cooker with one Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liner.
Step 2: Put the meatballs into the prepared slow cooker.
Step 3: In a bowl, combine the broth, half and half, corn starch, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, parsley, salt, thyme, Pepper, and nutmeg until well mixed. And pour this on top of the meatballs.
Step 4: Cook for 4 to 5 hours on low or 2 to 4 hours on high until heated through and the sauce has thickened.
Step 5: Serve the meatballs with the sauce over mashed potatoes or egg noodles. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 264cal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 616mg | Potassium: 511mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg