Crockpot Mississippi Meatballs Recipe
These Crockpot Mississippi Meatballs are a flavorful and easy-to-make slow cooker recipe featuring frozen meatballs simmered in a tangy blend of au jus gravy mix, ranch seasoning, pepperoncini peppers, and butter. Perfect as a hearty appetizer or a comforting main dish served over potatoes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Meatballs
- 1 (26-ounce) bag frozen meatballs
Seasonings and Sauces
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
Additional Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) jar sliced pepperoncini peppers with juice
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup butter, diced
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot: Place the 26-ounce bag of frozen meatballs in the bottom of the crockpot evenly.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle 1 packet of au jus gravy mix and 1 packet of ranch seasoning evenly over the meatballs for a flavorful base.
- Add Peppers and Liquid: Pour the entire jar of sliced pepperoncini peppers along with their juice into the crockpot. Add ½ cup of water to help blend the flavors and maintain moisture.
- Add Butter: Place the diced ½ cup of butter over the top of all the ingredients in the crockpot; this will melt during cooking and enrich the sauce.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours. To ensure the meatballs do not stick or burn, gently stir them every 30 minutes.
- Serve: Once the meatballs are thoroughly heated through and tender, serve them warm either on their own as an appetizer or over a bed of mashed potatoes or your preferred side dish.
Notes
- Stir occasionally every 30 minutes to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- These meatballs can be served with mashed potatoes, rice, or bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- You can use fresh meatballs if you prefer, but frozen works best for consistent texture and ease.
- Adjust pepperoncini quantity for desired spice level.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated on low in the crockpot or on the stovetop.
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