Description
Crockpot Mississippi Meatballs are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender frozen meatballs cooked slowly with au jus gravy mix, ranch seasoning, pepperoncini peppers, and butter. Perfect as a hearty appetizer or served over potatoes or noodles for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 (26-ounce) bag frozen meatballs
Seasonings
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
Additional Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) jar sliced pepperoncini peppers with juice
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup butter, diced
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: Place the frozen meatballs into the crockpot, ensuring they are evenly spread out for uniform cooking.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle the au jus gravy mix and ranch seasoning evenly over the meatballs to infuse them with rich flavor.
- Incorporate Peppers and Liquid: Pour the jar of sliced pepperoncini peppers along with their juice into the crockpot, then add ½ cup of water to help create the sauce.
- Add Butter: Distribute the diced butter cubes on top of the mixture to add richness and smoothness to the sauce as it melts.
- Cook Slowly: Cover the crockpot and cook on the LOW setting for 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally to mix the flavors and prevent sticking.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the meatballs hot as a delicious appetizer or over a bed of potatoes or noodles for a full meal.
Notes
- Stir occasionally during the cooking process to prevent the meatballs from sticking and to blend the flavors.
- For a spicier dish, add extra pepperoncini peppers or a dash of red pepper flakes.
- If preferred, use fresh meatballs but adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
