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Perfectly seasoned Swedish meatballs with velvety gravy and egg noodles come
together in this simple, easy one-pan recipe. Make it into a 30-minute meal by
prepping the meatballs ahead of time!
Author: Mandy Rivers | Published: 6/25/26
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Oh, I can't wait until you make this one! You are going to love how
simple and easy it and you're really going to love that it all cooks in
one pot. You won't even need a strainer for the noodles!
I came across a recipe on the Betty Crocker website for something very
similar. The idea really appealed to me so I took a look! The noodle/sauce part
of their recipe seemed a little puny and the reviews confirmed it. But I still
wanted to make it so I figured out a better way!
Because theirs didn't really make a sauce (just noodles cooked in chicken
broth with some half & half poured in), commenters said they were able to
make it thicker by adding a cornstarch slurry. I knew we could do better!
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS
The noodles cook in beef broth in the same pot the meatballs are cooked in
so they will have loads of flavor.
The pan drippings will work with the starch from the noodles to make the
sauce extra velvety and smooth (because pasta water + fat = magic).
Instead of using cornstarch or flour to thicken the sauce, this recipe uses a brown
gravy packet which is easier and adds flavor.
Adding 1/2 cup of sour cream at the end will make the sauce creamy and more
like traditional Swedish Meatball gravy.
WHY I'M EXCITED ABOUT THESE MEATBALLS
These are the real deal! I don't typically use panko and milk (or nutmeg) in
my meatballs but these ingredients are key in getting the texture and flavor
of authentic Swedish meatballs.
I like to double the meatball recipe and freeze half for the next time I
make this one-pot wonder!
You can make this a 30-minute meal by mixing and rolling the
meatballs ahead of time (the night before or in the morning).
You can make this a 20-minute meal by fully preparing the meatballs
ahead of time. Refrigerate after they're cooked. Bring to room temperature
while making the noodles and add 2 tablespoons of butter to the broth when
cooking the noodles (because you won't have the pan drippings).
If you freeze a batch, just thaw then follow the instructions in the note
above.
5 FAQ ON ONE-POT SWEDISH MEATBALLS
1. Can I use prepared frozen meatballs. Yes. They won't be as
good as these homemade meatballs, but technically yes. Here's how: Thaw the
meatballs (in the fridge overnight would be best) and add 4 tablespoons of butter
to the broth when cooking the noodles.
2. Can I use beef bullion instead of broth. Absolutely! It's a little saltier than broth so don't add any salt
without tasting the sauce first.
3. Can I use ground pork? Yes! You can also use a combo of beef and pork (which is traditional to authentic Swedish meatballs). I've made this with
a 50/50 combo and loved it! The meatballs were super tender.
4. I don't have panko, can I use something else? You can use traditional dried breadcrumbs but start with 1/2 cup and
only 2 tablespoons of milk, then add more of either if needed.
5. Which pot should I use? You need something wide enough that the meatballs can cook in one layer with a little wiggle room and deep enough to cook the noodles. You don't want your giant soup pot but you need something bigger than
a saucepan.
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Taco Rice with Queso
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Home » Main Dishes » One-Pot Swedish Meatballs
Perfectly seasoned Swedish meatballs with velvety gravy and egg noodles come together in this simple, easy one-pan recipe. Make it into a 30-minute meal by prepping the meatballs ahead of time!Author: Mandy Rivers | Published: 6/25/26
Oh, I can't wait until you make this one! You are going to love how simple and easy it and you're really going to love that it all cooks in one pot. You won't even need a strainer for the noodles!
I came across a recipe on the Betty Crocker website for something very similar. The idea really appealed to me so I took a look! The noodle/sauce part of their recipe seemed a little puny and the reviews confirmed it. But I still wanted to make it so I figured out a better way!
Because theirs didn't really make a sauce (just noodles cooked in chicken broth with some half & half poured in), commenters said they were able to make it thicker by adding a cornstarch slurry. I knew we could do better!
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS1. Can I use prepared frozen meatballs. Yes. They won't be as good as these homemade meatballs, but technically yes. Here's how: Thaw the meatballs (in the fridge overnight would be best) and add 4 tablespoons of butter to the broth when cooking the noodles.
2. Can I use beef bullion instead of broth. Absolutely! It's a little saltier than broth so don't add any salt without tasting the sauce first.
3. Can I use ground pork? Yes! You can also use a combo of beef and pork (which is traditional to authentic Swedish meatballs). I've made this with a 50/50 combo and loved it! The meatballs were super tender.
4. I don't have panko, can I use something else? You can use traditional dried breadcrumbs but start with 1/2 cup and only 2 tablespoons of milk, then add more of either if needed.
5. Which pot should I use? You need something wide enough that the meatballs can cook in one layer with a little wiggle room and deep enough to cook the noodles. You don't want your giant soup pot but you need something bigger than a saucepan.
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Recipe for One-Pot Swedish Meatballs
Yield: 6 Servings
Author: Mandy Rivers
Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 25 MinInactive time: 10 MinTotal time: 50 Min
Perfectly seasoned Swedish meatballs with velvety gravy and egg noodles come together in this simple, easy one-pan recipe.
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