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Crockpot Mississippi Meatballs
These Crockpot Mississippi Meatballs from deesviral disappear in minutes for a reason. They’re savory, buttery, tangy, and unbelievably easy to make with frozen meatballs, ranch seasoning, au jus mix, and pepperoncini peppers. Perfect for parties, game day, or an effortless family dinner.
Recipe Details
- Author: deesviral
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- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer / Main Dish
- Cuisine: American
- Keywords: Mississippi meatballs, crockpot meatballs, slow cooker appetizer, deesviral
Ingredients
- 1 (26-ounce) bag frozen meatballs
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 (16-ounce) jar sliced pepperoncini peppers, with juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup butter, diced
Instructions
- Add the frozen meatballs to the crockpot.
- Sprinkle the au jus gravy mix and ranch seasoning mix evenly over the meatballs.
- Pour in the sliced pepperoncini peppers with their juice and add the water.
- Top with diced butter.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or on HIGH for 2–3 hours, stirring once or twice if possible.
- Serve hot as an appetizer with toothpicks, or over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles for a full meal.
Tips & Variations
- Use homemade meatballs if preferred—just reduce cooking time slightly if already cooked.
- Add extra pepperoncini for more tang and heat.
- Serve on slider buns with provolone for a delicious sandwich option.
Why This Recipe Works
The au jus and ranch seasoning create a rich, savory base while the pepperoncini adds signature tang and brightness. Butter rounds everything out into a silky sauce that coats every meatball perfectly, making this recipe irresistibly flavorful with almost no effort.
