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Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs

Serve these creamy crock pot Swedish meatballs over mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or rice for the ultimate comfort food dinner.

These crock pot Swedish meatballs are rich, creamy, and packed with savory homemade flavor. Using frozen meatballs keeps this recipe incredibly easy while the slow cooker transforms a simple homemade gravy into a silky, comforting sauce that tastes like it simmered all day.

The creamy Swedish-style gravy is made with butter, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, seasonings, and cream, creating the perfect coating for every tender meatball. This is one of those cozy dinners that everyone loves, whether you’re serving it on a busy weeknight or for Sunday supper.

Best of all, the slow cooker does most of the work for you.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Easy crock pot dinner
• Uses frozen meatballs
• Rich homemade gravy
• Family-friendly comfort food
• Perfect for busy weeknights
• Great over potatoes or noodles

Ingredients

• 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen homestyle meatballs
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Add Meatballs

Place frozen meatballs into the crock pot.

Step 2: Make the Gravy

In a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat.

Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.

Slowly whisk in beef broth until smooth.

Add:

• Worcestershire sauce
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• black pepper

Simmer for 3-5 minutes.

Whisk in heavy cream.

Continue stirring until smooth and creamy.

Step 3: Combine

Pour the gravy over the frozen meatballs.

Stir gently to coat.

Step 4: Slow Cook

Cover and cook:

• LOW for 4-5 hours
  or
• HIGH for 2-3 hours

Step 5: Serve

Garnish with fresh parsley.

Serve over:

• mashed potatoes
• egg noodles
• rice

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 4-5 hours
• Total Time: About 5 hours
• Servings: 6

Tips for the Best Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs

Use Homestyle Meatballs

Homestyle meatballs work best for traditional Swedish meatball flavor.

Whisk the Gravy Well

A smooth gravy creates the best texture.

Don’t Overcook

Once heated through, the meatballs are ready to serve.

Add Extra Cream

For an even richer sauce, stir in an extra splash of cream before serving.

Variations

Mushroom Swedish Meatballs

Add sliced mushrooms to the crock pot.

Garlic Parmesan Swedish Meatballs

Add grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Extra Creamy Version

Increase heavy cream to 1 1/2 cups.

Party Appetizer Version

Serve directly from the slow cooker with toothpicks.

Jennie’s Thoughts

I love recipes like this because they deliver big comfort food flavor with very little effort. The homemade gravy is what really makes these Swedish meatballs special. It’s rich, creamy, and tastes so much better than anything made from a packet.

My favorite way to serve these is over mashed potatoes because all that creamy gravy soaks into every bite. It’s the kind of meal that feels cozy, comforting, and perfect for gathering around the dinner table with family.

What to Serve with Swedish Meatballs

• Mashed potatoes
• Buttered egg noodles
• White rice
• Roasted carrots
• Green beans
• Dinner rolls
• Side salad

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave.

These crock pot Swedish meatballs are creamy, comforting, and packed with rich homemade flavor. Made with frozen meatballs and a simple scratch-made gravy, they’re the perfect easy slow cooker dinner for busy weeknights and cozy family meals.