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Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs Recipe

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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.

Ingredients

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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

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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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