Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs is an easy recipe made with frozen meatballs, sour cream, steak sauce, cream of mushroom and seasonings.
A SIMPLE, FLAVORFUL SWEDISH MEATBALL RECIPE
After I shared the Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe a couple of weeks ago, I got a bunch of emails from folks asking for more recipes like that one. It really is the simple things, isn't it? Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs is now one one of the most popular recipes on The Country Cook. Also, if this recipe tempts your tastebuds, you're definitely gonna want to make my Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Meatballs.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
I usually serve these meatballs with egg noodles. If I am making a full-on dinner, I'd serve it with some steamed green beans and my BUTTER DIP BISCUITS. And for dessert you gotta have my EASY HOMEMADE BLUEBERRY COBBLER.
Yes. Just make sure you have a large enough slow cooker to fit the doubled ingredients. If I'm serving for a crowd, I will mix together cooked egg noodles with the meatballs and keep my crock pot on the 'warm' or 'buffet' setting. But when it's just my family, everyone can serve themselves and grab as many meatballs and sauce as they like.
No. The internet foodie world is quick to remind me of that fact since the day I posted this recipe but I'm never changing it - so there. Yes, I do know "real Swedish Meatballs are made from scratch with nutmeg" - etc. Move along - this recipe clearly isn't for you.
Absolutely. If you have your own favorite Swedish meatball recipe then go for it. However, I would cook them almost completely before adding to the slow cooker or else the gravy in this will end up too oily from the grease that the meatballs release when cooking (unless you plan to use turkey instead of ground beef or a super lean ground beef.) You will probably just have to adjust cooking time to make sure your meatballs are cooked all the way through.
Just use your favorite frozen meatball brand here. It doesn't have to specifically be a Swedish-style meatball. They aren't always easy to find but I've made this recipe with many different kinds of frozen meatballs and it all works great!
Creamy dishes aren't always great to freeze. They won't always heat up well and sometimes the gravy separates when reheated so I don't recommend freezing unless you have one of those machines with the special bags that sucks all the air out and then you can heat it up by boiling the bag in a pan (as long as the bag is boil-safe.) Otherwise, probably not wise to freeze.
However, you can store leftovers in the refrigerator (in an airtight lidded container) for up to 3 days. Just put it in a pot on the stove to reheat or in the microwave.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
- cream of mushroom soup
- beef broth, low sodium
- dry onion soup mix (or MAKE YOUR OWN)
- A1 steak sauce
- frozen meatballs
- sour cream
- egg noodles
HOW TO MAKE CROCK POT SWEDISH MEATBALLS:
In a 5-6 quart slow cooker, mix cream of mushroom soup with beef broth, onion soup mix and steak sauce. Stir well.
Then add in frozen meatballs.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high 3-5 hours.
When meatballs are ready, stir in sour cream.
At this time, put a pot of water on the oven to boil for your egg noodles (make according to package directions.) Drain noodles well when done.
Mix noodles and meatballs together.
Or serve meatballs on top of noodles
LOOKING FOR MORE FAVORITE CROCK POT RECIPES? GIVE THESE A TRY!
- CROCK POT BEEF TIPS & GRAVY
- CROCK POT SWEET & SOUR MEATBALLS
- CROCK POT BBQ PORK CHOPS
- CROCK POT MEATBALL STROGANOFF
- CROCK POT MEATLOAF MEATBALLS
Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs (+Video)
Ingredients
- 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 container sour cream
- 16 ounce package egg noodles
Instructions
- In a 5-6 quart slow cooker, mix cream of mushroom soup with beef broth, onion soup mix and steak sauce. Whisk together well.
- Then add in frozen meatballs. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high 3-5 hours.
- Just before meatballs are done, put a pot of water on the oven to boil for your egg noodles (make according to package directions.) Drain noodles well when done.
- After meatballs have finished cooking, stir in sour cream.
- Mix noodles and meatballs together or serve meatballs on top of noodles.
Video
Notes
- Creamy dishes aren't always great to freeze. They won't always heat up well and sometimes the gravy sort of separates when you go to reheat so I don't recommend freezing unless you perhaps have one of those machines with the special bags that sucks all the air out and then you can heat it up by boiling the bag in a pan (as long as the bag is boil-safe.) Otherwise, probably not wise to freeze.
- You can store leftovers in the refrigerator (in an airtight lidded container) for up to 3 days. Just put it in a pot on the stove to reheat or in the microwave.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.
Originally published: May 2015
Updated & republished: April 2019
Erica
I like this with rice
Debra
ive made this making my own meatballs with ground turkey and using spaghetti noodles. I call it white spaghetti.
Angie
Very delicious!
Christie
This recipe was simple and yummy, I did do one modification to the recipe only because I am allergic to milk and sour cream would have made it I am sure amazing but my stomach angry. I added 1 cup of Lactose Free Half and Half in the last hour of cooking and my family thought it was delicious. Very good recipe we have added it to our rotation, thank you for sharing.
Christy Hansen
Can you do this recipe in the instant pot just like it is in the recipe here including after cooking to add sour cream or can it not be done in the instant pot because of the cream of mushroom soup
Courtney
Meatballs were excellent! I decided to replace the noodles with mashed potatoes (Yum!). Unfortunately, work called, the dog barfed, and the ceiling started crying A/C water so I burnt the holy hell out of the potatoes 🙁
Meatballs still made it worth it!!!
Thanks again 🙂
Jeff
This recipe is super easy and it sounded really good, so I tried it. It didn't taste like I expected. It was even better! This recipe is now one of my favorites. Thank you Brandie, for sharing it!
Lisa
Great recipe...very tasty, not bland at all. Yummy satisfying comfort food in the crock pot, so you don’t have to fuss with it or babysit it. Fantastic!
P.s. I, too, had to use Italian style meatballs, but the only difference is the seasoning, and what sauce you put them in. So, don’t sweat it, Italian meatballs work fine.
Char
Hi,
I made this for supper last night and it was so delicious! I substituted using the frozen President's Choice (PC) Sirloin Meatballs for the Swedish Meatballs because that is what I had on hand. I followed your recipe exactly as stayed and added a bit of dry Dill at the end of the cooking time. What a beautiful blend of savoury flavours!
We were more than satisfied with this recipe and I will definitely make this again. Thank you for sharing. I love simple recipes that call for ingredients that I most likely have in house. Also, your videos are great! I love that I can engage all of my senses.
Take care during these uncertain times that are more likely keeping many of us housebound and possibly cooking more.
Julee Sundstrom
I’m not a fan of sour cream so I used half sour cream and half cream cheese. Very tasty!
Tricia
Holy shizznizzle this is soooo good! And so easy! Just finished making it, followed your recipe, except I’m serving it over mashed potatoes instead of noodles because that’s my dad’s favorite. I’m having it now for lunch, and I’ll probably have it for snack and dinner too. Thank you Brandie!
Norma
Love that this recipe is easy to follow and love that there are leftovers!
I have tried home style and Italian style frozen meatballs separately and it gives it two distinct flavors. Both good.
Stacey Christensen
Due to the stores being out of so much do you think I can use a can of French onion soup in place of the soup mix and steak sauce?
Nicki
Can you use any type of frozen meatballs? I have the Great Value Home-style meatballs; will that work?
Debbie
Can you use fresh not frozen meatballs ?
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Hi Debbie - yes you could but you will want to use a very lean meat so it won't come out greasy. 🙂
Kaitlyn
Does this recipe make a lot of sauce to begin with or would I be okay to double it?
Becky
This looks amazing! Can't wait to try it. Where did you find that spoon? It's beautiful!
Carl Richey Jr
I HAVE A 12 oz BOX OF MEATBALL'S FROM OMAHA STEAKS.. IF I JUST WANT TO USE THEM, SHOULD I CUT BACK ON ANYTHING??? THANK YOU....
Immaturetastebuds
Not to sound weird but is there anything you could use as a substitute for the Cream of mushroom soup?
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Hmmm...is it the taste you don't like or because of allergies?
Kristin
I made this recipe last week, I added mushrooms as a personal preference, it was AMAZING!
I am making it again right now as a request from my 4 year old! I had to use chicken broth instead of beef, but I know it will still be amazing!
Jojo
This was the best tasting Swedish meatballs I’ve made so far. Thank you for the recipe!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Yay! Thank you so very much Jojo!
Netra
My family LOVED this recipe. It was delicious!!!
Sarah
This is one of my go-to recipes, even my 3 year old loves it!
Do you think there’s a way to make it in an instant pot/pressure cooker (so it takes less time than the slow cooker)?
Michael
I make mine in an insta pot takes about 1-1.5hrs depending on what device you use.
Crystal
Do you use high pressure or cook on crock pot setting? Do you adjust the liquid in the recipe any?
Kate
does it matter that the frozen meatballs are fully cooked does that impact the cook time?
Demi
This is now my go-to meal when having a busy day. It’s delicious!! I make it just as the directions state. Thank you!
Terry
I will be making it the day before, can I add sour cream the next day before serving?
Brandie @ The Country Cook
I don't see why not! 🙂