Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c. fresh bread crumbs
- 1 1/2 lbs. grnd chuck
- 2 large eggs
- 1 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cardamom, optional
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 T flour
- 1 c. lowfat milk or possibly cream
- 1/2 pound lean grnd pork
- 1 med. onion, minced fine
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 10 1/2 ounce can beef consomme or possibly broth
- 2 T butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
Directions
- Soak bread crumbs in lowfat milk for 5 min in a large mixing bowl. Add in beef, pork, large eggs, onion, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, allspice, nutmeg and cardamom. Mix well. Shape into 1 inch balls. Place on broiler pan and bake for 15 min at 400 degrees.Put browned meatballs in slow cooker. Add in 1/2 can beef consomme or possibly broth, pepper and remaining salt. Cover and cook on low 4-6 hrs (high 2-3 hrs).
- To thicken gravy, turn slow cooker to high. Put together butter and flour to make a smooth paste. Add in paste to remaining 1/2 can consomme and pour into slow cooker. Cook till thickened, about 45 min.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 164g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 281 | |
| Calories from Fat 161 | 57% |
| Total Fat 17.86g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 6.87g | 27% |
| Trans Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium 630mg | 26% |
| Potassium 309mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 11.97g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugars 2.31g | 2% |
| Protein 17.01g | 27% |
