Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs Recipe
This Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs recipe delivers tender, flavorful meatballs simmered in a creamy mushroom and beef broth sauce, perfect for a comforting and easy slow-cooked meal. Served over egg noodles and enriched with sour cream, it’s a classic dish made simple with minimal prep and maximum taste.
- Author: Elena
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-5 hours on high
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Sauce and Meatballs
- 10.75 ounce can cream of mushroom soup (low sodium)
- 14 ounce can beef broth (low sodium)
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix
- 2 Tablespoons A1 steak sauce
- 2 pound bag frozen meatballs
- 1 cup sour cream
Side
- 12 ounce package egg noodles
- Prepare the sauce: In a 5-6 quart slow cooker, combine the cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, dry onion soup mix, and A1 steak sauce. Whisk these ingredients thoroughly to create a smooth sauce base.
- Add meatballs to slow cooker: Place the frozen meatballs into the slow cooker and stir well to coat them evenly with the sauce mixture. Cover the slow cooker.
- Cook meatballs: Set the slow cooker to low heat and cook for 6-8 hours, or set to high heat and cook for 3-5 hours until the meatballs are heated through and tender.
- Cook egg noodles: About 10-15 minutes before the meatballs finish cooking, bring a pot of water to a boil on the stovetop. Cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions, then drain thoroughly.
- Finish sauce with sour cream: Once the meatballs are done cooking, stir in 1 cup of sour cream into the slow cooker to enrich the sauce with a creamy texture and tangy flavor.
- Combine and serve: Mix the cooked egg noodles with the meatballs and sauce or serve the meatballs on top of the noodles. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For best results, use low sodium cream of mushroom soup and beef broth to control salt levels.
- You can use homemade meatballs if preferred, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
- If sour cream is unavailable, Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute, but add it off heat to prevent curdling.
- Egg noodles can be swapped for any preferred pasta or mashed potatoes for variation.
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