It is still cool and snowy in many parts of the world right now so the slow cooker can still be at work creating a mighty fine meal for you. This recipe is lightened up a bit from the usual beef meatballs but doesn’t lack in taste as we have used pork also. Extra lean pork and turkey make a wonderfully different combination for Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs.
Creamy, delicious meatballs and mushrooms all nestled over a bed of eggy scrumptious noodles. All of this and it was so easy to make. No extra pan, no extra dishes. All cooked up in your slow cooker and waiting for you when you get home. Gosh, I love that machine!!
Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs
Traditional Swedish meatballs are made easy in the slow cooker.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp. allspice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Large pinch of nutmeg
- 1 small onion grated
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1 lb. extra lean turkey
- 1 lb. extra lean pork
- 6 cups sliced mushrooms
- 1 tsp. thyme
- 2 cups beef broth sodium reduced
- 1/2 cup light sour cream
- 1/3 cup flour
- 4 cups hot cooked egg noodles at time of serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl of a slow cooker, combine mushrooms, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir in broth.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the Worcestershire, mustard, nutmeg, allspice, salt and pepper. Add in the onion, bread crumbs, turkey and pork. Mix well and roll into 1 inch balls. Place the meatballs on top of the mushrooms.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours making sure meatballs come to 160F. Skim off fat. Remove some of the meatball to a plate and push others aside. Whisk sour cream with flour and add to the slow cooker, whisking in. Adjust seasoning if needed. Add the meatballs back to the slow cooker and gently mix. Cover and cook on high for 10 min. or until slightly thickened and bubbly. Serve over hot noodles.
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Comments & Reviews
Teresa says
Yum! Do these freeze well? I am looking for a recipe for a Frozen birthday party and it would be awesome if I could make these ahead of time.
Tara Noland says
I haven’t frozen this particular recipe but have frozen meatballs all the time so they should be fine. Have fun!
Tara Noland says
Just thaw and then gently reheat in the microwave, you don’t want to be doing a lot of stirring as the meatballs might breakdown.
Deonna Caputo says
This sounds like a great recipe…is it ok to use beef instead of pork and turkey?
Tara Noland says
For sure you can use beef! Enjoy!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
When I was first married I found a recipe for Swedish meatballs that I really liked. One day my then husband said, “If I buy you a new cookbook can we have something new?” I didn’t make them for years after that and I don’t think I’ve made them more than once the whole time I’ve been in Australia. That must change because these remind me of what I liked so much.
Marie Czarnecki says
Great, and I am American Polish, and I love Swedish recipes..
Catherine says
Dear Tara, these sound so good! What a comforting meal…perfect for these chilly Spring days. xo, Catherine
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Looks out of this world delicious, Tara!
Nicole Neverman says
What a fantastic idea to use the slow cooker! Your Swedish meatballs look wonderful 🙂
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
When I was first married I found a recipe for Swedish meatballs that I really liked. One day my then husband said, “If I buy you a new cookbook can we have something new?” I didn’t make them for years after that and I don’t think I’ve made them more than once the whole time I’ve been in Australia. That must change because these remind me of what I liked so much.
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says
Your speaking my love language! Yum!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
mmmm comfort food! These meatballs look fantastic!
Tara Noland says
Thank you so much Kayle!!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
mmmm comfort food! These meatballs look fantastic!