Description
If you’re looking for a quick and satisfying dinner option, Crockpot Mississippi Meatballs are your go-to recipe. These tender meatballs simmer in a creamy, tangy sauce that elevates a simple weeknight meal into something special. With just five minutes of prep, this dish cooks itself in the slow cooker, allowing you to enjoy melt-in-your-mouth comfort food without the fuss. Perfect for family dinners, entertaining guests, or serving as appetizers at parties, these meatballs boast rich flavors and endless versatility. Serve them over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles for a delightful culinary experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package frozen meatballs (about 26–30 count, 32 oz)
- 1 oz packet Au Jus seasoning mix (or brown gravy mix)
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup beef broth
- ⅓ cup pepperoncini juice
- 6 whole pepperoncini peppers
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the Au Jus mix, ranch dressing, beef broth, heavy cream, and pepperoncini juice until smooth.
- Place frozen meatballs in the slow cooker—no need to thaw.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the meatballs and add whole pepperoncini peppers.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until tender.
- Serve warm over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 6 hours on low or 3 hours on high
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg