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Crockpot Mississippi Meatballs

These crockpot Mississippi meatballs are simmered in a savory ranch and au jus sauce with butter and pepperoncini peppers for tender, flavorful meatballs the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 372 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs:

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef 80/20
  • ½ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

For the Mississippi Sauce:

  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into cubes
  • 8 to 10 pepperoncini peppers whole
  • ¼ cup pepperoncini juice from the jar

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Do not overwork the meat.
  • Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1½ inches in diameter and place them into the slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and au jus mix evenly over the meatballs.
  • Scatter the butter cubes on top. Add the whole pepperoncini peppers in and around the meatballs. Pour the pepperoncini juice over everything.
  • Cover with the lid and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the meatballs are fully cooked through.
  • Gently stir the meatballs to coat them in the sauce.
  • Serve hot over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

Notes

  • A cookie scoop helps portion the meatballs evenly for consistent cooking.
    Cooking on low yields the most tender meatballs. The high setting works but the meatballs won't be quite as soft.
  • Store-bought frozen meatballs can be substituted. Use 2 pounds and place them directly in the crockpot without thawing.
  • For a lower sodium version, use unsalted butter and low-sodium ranch and au jus packets.
  • Be aware of the salt content when seasoning the meatballs if your seasoning packets are high in sodium. You may want to reduce or skip the added salt in the meatball mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 285gCalories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 24gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 210IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 3mg