Swedish Meatball Sauce for Crockpot
Transform your crockpot into a Swedish-inspired kitchen with this creamy, flavorful Swedish Meatball Sauce recipe. Crafted with a rich combination of beef broth, heavy cream, and a touch of Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce, this sauce is the perfect balance of savory and indulgent. Whisked to velvety perfection before slow-cooking, it develops deep, comforting flavors as it mingles with tender Swedish-style meatballs in the crockpot. Ideal for busy days, this hands-off recipe is ready in just 10 minutes of prep and a few hours of simmering to perfection. Serve it over a bed of buttery egg noodles, fluffy mashed potatoes, or fragrant rice, then finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an elegant garnish. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, this crockpot Swedish meatball sauce brings a touch of Scandinavian delight to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.
Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for about 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns golden and forms a roux.
Slowly pour in the beef broth while whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
Add the heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and soy sauce to the saucepan. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Season with salt and ground black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Cook the sauce for another 2–3 minutes, stirring regularly, until it thickens slightly.
Transfer the sauce to a crockpot and set it to the low heat setting.
Add pre-cooked or frozen Swedish-style meatballs (optional) to the sauce and stir to coat them evenly.
Cover the crockpot with a lid and cook on low for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
Once done, garnish with fresh parsley before serving, if desired.
Serve the Swedish meatball sauce with meatballs on top of egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice for a hearty meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1252 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.9 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.8 g | 349% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 333 mg | 111% | |
| Sodium | 3947 mg | 172% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.5 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 11.5 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 467 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
