Easy Swedish Meatballs with Frozen Meatballs

Name: Easy Swedish Meatballs with Frozen Meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 130 min
Ingredients: 14 ounce beef broth (✅ ); 10 1/2 ounce can french onion soup (✅ ); 4 ounce canned mushroom pieces, drained; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (✅ ); 1 tablespoon tamari; 1 tablespoon dijon mustard (✅ ); 16 ounces frozen meatballs (✅ ); 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water; 12 ounce 2% evaporated milk (✅ )

Our easy Swedish meatball recipe with frozen meatballs is made in the crockpot. A quick-to-prepare recipe utilizes frozen meatballs, evaporated milk, and is served with mashed potatoes. A kid favorite! Gluten-free.

These easy crockpot Swedish meatballs make for a flavor-packed dinner meal that everyone will enjoy. With ingredients you likely already have at home, this dish can easily be made any night of the week.

For more tasty dinner ideas, consider Instant Pot Roast Beef and Gravy, Nacho Fries Bell Grande or Instant Pot Beef and Noodles. And make sure to check out our recently released Crock Pot Meal Plan!

swedish meatballs on top of mashed potatoes in a bowl

Swedish meatballs pair extremely well with mashed potatoes. For an easy mashed potato recipe, here is our Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes that kids love.

Egg noodles are another great side dish option. Cook the noodles and season with salt and pepper before topping with the crockpot meatballs.

Let’s get started! Gather the equipment and ingredients then follow the step by step instructions below.

Equipment

slow cooker
measuring cups and spoons
stir spoon
small bowl

Ingredients

14 ounce beef broth
10 1/2 ounce can French onion soup
4 ounce canned mushroom pieces, drained
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon tamari
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
16 ounces frozen meatballs
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
12 ounce 2% evaporated milk

top view of a hand holding a bowl of cornstarch slurry

How To Make

This is a crockpot recipe that can be cooked on high for 1 hour or low for 4-6 hours. Pick the option that works best for your family.

Combine the ingredients

To start, add the beef broth, French onion soup, mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard to the base of a slow cooker and stir. Then, add the frozen meatballs and cook on high or low.

Pro Tip: Use store-bought beef broth or make a homemade batch of our Instant Pot Beef Bone Broth.

You are going to be so thankful for the frozen meatballs – they are such a time saver. Between work, school and extra curricular schedules, we all need simple and easy options to turn to on busy nights.

Mix the cornstarch slurry and add the evaporated milk

After the meatball mixture finishes cooking, combine the cornstarch and water in a small bowl and set aside.

Then, pour the evaporated milk into the slow cooker and stir. Next, slowly stir in the cornstarch slurry into the crockpot. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour or until sauce starts to thicken.

Serve

Serve over mashed potatoes or egg noodles. You can also pair with steamed broccoli or fresh green beans for a complete meal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you thaw the meatballs before adding to the crockpot?

Nope! You can simply toss the frozen meatballs right into the crockpot.

Can I make homemade meatballs?

If planning to make this recipe with homemade meatballs, cook the meatballs separately and add to the sauce once thickened. You will not want to place uncooked meatballs in the crockpot to cook – the texture will be unappetizing.

How many servings does this recipe make?

A single batch serves up to 6 people. Adjust the recipe as needed depending on how many mouths you have to feed.

Can I cook egg noodles in the crockpot with the sauce?

If serving with egg noodles, we recommend cooking the noodles in a separate pot. Adding the noodles to the crockpot will result in overcooked noodles.

Can I make this gluten free?

Yes! To make this recipe Gluten-Free choose gluten free beef broth, French onion soup, Worcestershire sauce, and meatballs. Swap tamari for soy sauce. Serve over mashed potatoes or gluten free pasta.

Other Crockpot Meal Ideas

CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.

The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.

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