Crockpot Mississippi Meatballs
Delicious meatballs simmered with ranch and au jus flavors for a savory dish perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 210 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds frozen homestyle meatballs
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini juice
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Place the frozen meatballs in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Whisk together the ranch seasoning mix, au jus mix, beef broth, and pepperoncini juice until well combined.
- Pour the flavorful sauce over the meatballs, coating them evenly.
- Top with pats of unsalted butter and scattered pepperoncini peppers.
- Cover the slow cooker and let the meatballs simmer on low for 3 to 4 hours (or on high for 2 to 3 hours).
Notes
For a lighter option, reduce the unsalted butter or use olive oil. Experiment with spice levels by adding crushed red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 311
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 823mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg