Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs

Prep Time: 40 mins | Cook Time: 4 hrs 15 mins | Total Time: 4 hrs 55 mins | Yield: 8 Servings

These awesome meatballs are so good! You have got to give this recipe a try!

Ingredients:

Meatballs

1 pound ground beef (fatter, means juicier meatballs but higher calories)

1 pound ground pork (fatter, means juicier meatballs but higher calories)

½ onion grated or finely chopped

1 large egg

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs

1 ¼ c low sodium beef broth

½ c half and half

2 tbsp corn starch

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp minced garlic

1 tsp dried parsley

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp thyme

¼ tsp pepper

1 pinch nutmeg

Directions:

For the Baked Meatballs:

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, add the pork, beef, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until mixed.

Step 2: Prepare the oven and preheat to 200 degrees C or 400 degrees F.

Step 3: Line with parchment paper a baking sheet.

Step 4: Form meatballs out of the mixture about 1-inch balls.

Step 5: Arrange the meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 6: Place the baking sheet inside the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until brown.

Step 7: Remove from the oven and let the meatballs sit at room temperature to cool.

Step 8: Serve and enjoy!

For the Slow Cooker Meatballs:

Step 1: Line a 4-quart slow cooker with Reynolds Kitchens Liner.

Step 2: Arrange the meatballs on the bottom of the prepared slow cooker.

Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, add the half and half, broth, Worcestershire sauce, cornstarch, thyme, nutmeg, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.

Step 4: Transfer the mixture into the slow cooker over the meatballs.

Step 5: Cover the slow cooker and cook for 4 hours on a low setting or 2 hours on a high setting.

Step 6: Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts:

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