Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs with Creamy Dill Sauce

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Classic Swedish meatballs simmered in a creamy, dill-infused sauce, served over buttered egg noodles for a cozy, family-friendly meal. This Scandinavian-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 260 minutes, pairs ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 240 min Serves 4 Scandinavian cuisine 550 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 lb ground pork, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper; mix with spoon until evenly incorporated and no dry spots remain.
  2. Step 2: Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs and arrange in a 4-quart slow cooker.
  3. Step 3: Melt 1 tbsp butter in small skillet over medium heat; add 1/2 cup chicken broth, simmer until slightly reduced, then pour over meatballs in slow cooker.
  4. Step 4: Cover with lid and cook on LOW for 4 hours, or until meatballs are cooked through and sauce has thickened slightly (test by cutting into a meatball; center should be no longer pink).
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream and 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill; cook uncovered for 10 minutes until sauce thickens to coat spoon.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 1/4 cup sour cream until fully incorporated and sauce is creamy and smooth.

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