All About Swedish Meatballs

All About Swedish Meatballs

All About Swedish Meatballs

Frozen from start to finish, this is yours A one-stop shop for everything about Swedish meatballs! Start with this easy slow cooker version or make your own at home! you will find All the recipes you need (Including the sides to go with it!) Here it is.

Swedish meatballs in sauce close up.

Want something easy? Start here.

1 easy

This recipe starts off super simple but still tastes delicious! If you’re looking for an easy meal that requires very little prep, try cooking this!

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Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs

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4.80 from 25 vote
Start simple! This recipe delivers big flavor with very little effort. Place frozen meatballs in the slow cooker and let it do the work.

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easy option side

dadsfamousmashedpotatoes2

side dish

Dad’s Famous Mashed Potatoes

30 minutes

olivegardensalad1

salad

Imitation Olive Garden Salad

15 minutes

instant pot rice

side dish

How to make perfect instant rice

20 minutes

quick tip

No need to defrost! Place the frozen meatballs right into the slow cooker and let the sauce do the work. Dinner is on autopilot.

Are you ready for diversity? Try mixing it up.

2 intermediate

Ready to mix it up? If your kids love Swedish meatballs as much as I do, this recipe will keep them interested with a fun twist on my basic recipe.

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dinner

Swedish meatball pasta

50 minutes

swedish meatball casserole

dinner

Swedish Meatball Casserole

45 minutes

swedish meatball soup

dinner

Swedish Meatball Soup

50 minutes

Double it up

If you double the amount of meatballs now, you can easily start a few different dinners later this week.

Switch up a classic sauce

2 intermediate

Let’s be honest. The key to Swedish meatballs is the sauce. So I created a classic. Sour Cream Gravy For you! Delicious and authentic!

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Sour Cream Gravy

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Take the basic flavor to the next level with creamy and tangy sour cream gravy. It is made with water droplets falling from an actual pan, giving it a simple yet special feel.

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But if you love meatballs and want to try a different sauce, here are a few gravy recipes you can try!

More gravy recipes to try

browngravy

American

brown gravy

8 minutes

onion gravy 4

Dressings, sauces, dips

onion gravy

30 minutes

Cook the mushroom gravy in a large skillet.

Dressings, sauces, dips

Homemade Mushroom Gravy

20 minutes

Don’t rush the sauce

Don’t rush the sauce. It’s worth it. After cooking the meatballs, skim off most of the fat, reserving the golden bits for flavor. Whisk in the flour and broth until smooth, and finish with a spoonful of sour cream or cream for a smooth texture. Is it too thick? A quick spray of milk will immediately restore it to its original state.

Traditional Swedish meatballs from scratch

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Do you have more time? This recipe walks you through making Swedish meatballs completely from scratch. Perfectly seasoned meatballs with homemade gravy. Don’t worry. It’s easier than it looks. You’ve got this!

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Homemade Swedish Meatballs

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4.74 from 442 vote
Even if made from scratch, it’s simple and takes a little more time. The taste is out of this world and that’s why it’s one of the most popular recipes on this site.

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Sides to complete the meal

crispyparmesanbrusselsprouts

side dish

Crispy Parmesan Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

15 minutes

onehourrolls 2

roll

1 hour roll

1 hour 3 minutes

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salad

Caesar Wedge Salad

10 minutes

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I’m always updating with new ideas, sauces and sides so you’ll never be able to make Swedish meatballs more exciting again!

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