Description
This CrockPot Mississippi Meatballs recipe offers tender, flavorful meatballs simmered in a rich and tangy sauce made with ranch and au jus seasonings, pepperoncini peppers, and butter. Perfect as a comforting main dish or party appetizer, these meatballs are easy to prepare and cook slowly in a crockpot for robust flavors.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 32 oz package frozen meatballs
Seasonings & Sauce
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 1 packet au jus seasoning
- 10-12 pepperoncini peppers
- ¼ cup pepperoncini pepper juice (optional)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (sliced into pats)
Instructions
- Prepare the meatballs: Place the frozen meatballs into the bottom of a 5 quart or larger slow cooker to ensure even cooking and room for the sauce.
- Add seasonings: Sprinkle the ranch seasoning and au jus seasoning packets evenly over the meatballs to infuse them with bold, savory flavors.
- Add peppers and butter: Distribute the pepperoncini peppers and optionally the pepperoncini juice around and on top of the meatballs. Arrange the butter pats on and around the meatballs to melt and enrich the sauce.
- Cook the meatballs: Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours. Cook until the meatballs are heated through and the sauce has thickened to a rich consistency.
- Serve: Stir the meatballs gently to coat them in the sauce. Serve immediately as they are or over mashed potatoes for a hearty meal. Enjoy your delicious CrockPot Mississippi Meatballs!
Notes
- You can adjust the number of pepperoncini peppers to your spice preference as they add a mild tangy heat.
- Using the pepper juice is optional but adds extra flavor and moisture to the dish.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days and reheated gently in a slow cooker or microwave.
- These meatballs pair well with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow some liquid to evaporate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
