Mississippi Meatballs Recipe
Mississippi Meatballs are a simple and flavorful slow-cooker dish featuring precooked frozen meatballs simmered in a tangy ranch and au jus mix, enriched with butter and pepperoncini peppers. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, these meatballs pair wonderfully with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 to 6 hours on LOW or 2.5 to 3 hours on HIGH
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes on LOW, or 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes on HIGH
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Meatballs and Seasonings
- 2 pounds frozen meatballs (precooked)
- 1 package ranch dressing mix (around 1 ounce)
- 1 package au jus mix (or brown gravy mix, around 1 ounce)
Liquids and Extras
- ½ cup beef broth
- ½ cup pepperoncini peppers (without the juices)
- 6 tablespoons butter (sliced)
For Serving (Optional)
- Rice or mashed potatoes
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Add the frozen precooked meatballs to a 6-quart slow cooker, spreading them evenly to ensure even cooking.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and au jus (or brown gravy) mix evenly over the meatballs for balanced flavor.
- Add Liquids and Toppings: Pour in ½ cup of beef broth to provide moisture, then top with ½ cup of pepperoncini peppers and six tablespoons of sliced butter, which will melt and enrich the sauce.
- Cook the Meatballs: Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook on the LOW setting for 5 to 6 hours, or alternatively on HIGH for 2.5 to 3 hours until the meatballs are heated through and tender.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the Mississippi Meatballs hot over mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles, or your favorite side dishes for a hearty meal.
Notes
- You can use either au jus mix or brown gravy mix depending on your preference; both work well for this recipe.
- Adjust the amount of pepperoncini peppers to your desired spice level.
- Butter adds richness to the sauce; slicing it helps it melt evenly.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently in a saucepan or slow cooker.
- This recipe is best prepared in a slow cooker but can be adapted for stovetop simmering if necessary.
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