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Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs

Craving IKEA-style comfort food? These Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs are easy, creamy, and packed with flavor—just like the ones you love from the store, but made at home with minimal effort!
Course Appetizer, dinner, main
Cuisine American, Swedish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 466kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 26-28 ounce bag of frozen precooked meatballs homestyle or plain work best

Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For Serving

  • Egg noodles or mashed potatoes for serving

Instructions

  • Make the Sauce (stovetop step for smooth sauce): In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes, until lightly golden (this makes a roux that thickens the sauce).
  • Add Liquid and Seasonings: Gradually whisk in beef broth and heavy cream until smooth. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, nutmeg, allspice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring often, until slightly thickened.
  • Combine in Slow Cooker: Place frozen meatballs in the slow cooker. Pour sauce over meatballs and gently stir to coat.
  • Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until heated through and flavors combine.
  • Serve: Serve warm over egg noodles or mashed potatoes. Garnish with parsley if desired.

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Notes

  • No need to thaw your meatballs— just add straight from the freezer. Use homestyle (plain) meatballs for best flavor absorption.
  • If you need a lighter option, half & half or whole milk can replace heavy cream, though the sauce will be slightly thinner.
  • Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. 
  • This recipe was made for a 6-quart slow cooker.
Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.

Nutrition

Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 438mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 388IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2mg