Description
These Crockpot Mississippi Meatballs are an easy, flavorful slow-cooked appetizer or main dish featuring frozen meatballs simmered in a zesty blend of ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, pepperoncini peppers, and butter for a rich, tangy sauce. Perfect for gatherings or a comforting meal, they can be served on their own or over potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs and Seasonings
- 1 (26-ounce) bag frozen meatballs
- 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 entire 26-ounce bag of frozen meatballs into the bottom of the crockpot to form the base of this recipe.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle the au jus gravy mix packet and ranch seasoning packet evenly over the frozen meatballs to distribute flavor throughout.
- Pour Liquids and Peppers: Pour the whole jar of sliced pepperoncini peppers along with their juice over the meatballs and seasoning, then add ½ cup of water to provide moisture for cooking.
- Add Butter: Dot the contents with the diced ½ cup of butter on top, which will melt and enrich the sauce during cooking.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on the LOW setting for 3 to 4 hours. Stir every 30 minutes to prevent sticking or burning and ensure even cooking.
- Serve: Once the meatballs are heated through and tender, serve them hot on their own or over a bed of mashed or roasted potatoes for a hearty meal.
Notes
- Stirring every 30 minutes helps prevent meatballs from sticking and ensures even heat distribution.
- For a thicker sauce, you can remove the lid in the last 30 minutes to allow some liquid to evaporate.
- These meatballs can be served as an appetizer or as a main dish over potatoes or rice.
- Substitute butter with a non-dairy alternative to make it dairy-free, but this will change the flavor slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Mississippi meatballs, crockpot meatballs, slow cooker recipes, party appetizers, easy dinner, pepperoncini meatballs
