Crockpot Mississippi Meatballs

Close-up of slow-cooked meatballs served in a ceramic bowl.

Crockpot Mississippi Meatballs

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 6

Indulge in this rich and flavorful Crockpot Mississippi Meatballs recipe, featuring frozen meatballs, au jus gravy mix, ranch seasoning, pepperoncini, and butter, all cooked to tender perfection.

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Servings

Ingredients

1 48 oz bag frozen meatballs (approximately 80 meatballs)
1 1 oz packet au jus gravy mix
2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning
1/3 cup pepperoncini slices packed
1/8 cup pepperoncini juice
1 stick butter cut into 8 tablespoons
2 1/2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water for slurry preparation

Instructions

Prepare the Slow Cooker:

Arrange the frozen meatballs evenly at the bottom of the slow cooker. Ensure they are not overcrowded for even cooking.

Add Seasonings and Ingredients:

Sprinkle the au jus gravy mix and ranch seasoning evenly over the meatballs. Proceed to add the pepperoncini slices, pepperoncini juice, and beef broth to the slow cooker.

Incorporate Butter:

Cut the butter into eight equal pieces and distribute them evenly across the meatballs. This will enhance the flavor and aid in creating a rich, savory sauce.

Cooking Process:

Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 4 hours. Cooking on low is preferred for enhanced tenderness and flavor development.

Thicken the Sauce (Optional):

Approximately 30 minutes before the cooking time ends, prepare a slurry by combining 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water. Whisk until smooth and pour the slurry into the slow cooker. Stir gently to incorporate. Continue cooking on HIGH for the remaining 30 minutes.

Serve:

Once the meatballs are cooked through and the gravy has thickened, transfer to a serving dish or serve directly from the slow cooker. Accompany with mashed potatoes, rice, or bread as desired.

Notes

To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure you use gluten-free meatballs, gluten-free au jus gravy mix, and gluten-free beef broth. Additionally, verify the dry ranch seasoning is gluten-free, as some brands may include gluten-containing additives.

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