Description
Tender Swedish meatballs simmered in a rich, creamy sauce, fully cooked in a slow cooker for easy, flavorful results. A comforting and versatile dish perfect for family meals.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs ground beef
0.5 lbs ground turkey
1 cup loose breadcrumbs
2 eggs
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup milk
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 cups beef broth
1 cup heavy cream (or dairy-free alternative)
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (alcohol-free)
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
Preheat oven to 250°F. Mix ground beef, turkey, breadcrumbs, eggs, onion, garlic, milk, Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Shape into 1.5-inch meatballs and place in crockpot.
In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour to form a paste. Add broth, cream, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Cook until thickened, then season with salt and pepper. Add to crockpot with meatballs.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Simmer sauce briefly and thicken with cornstarch slurry before serving.
Serve meatballs with mashed potatoes or lingonberries and a dollop of cream.
Notes
Use halal or kosher meat for certification. For a vegetarian version, substitute with lentils and mushrooms. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days; freeze for 2-3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg