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A slow cooked filled wtih cooked meatballs, a thin sauce, and several pepperoncini peppers.

Mississippi Meatballs

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Looking for easy slow cooker dinners? Try these flavorful Mississippi Meatballs! You need just 6 simple ingredients and 5 mins of prep.
Course Main Course, Main Dishes
Cuisine American, Southern
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 5 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 516
Author Dorothy Bigelow

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds frozen meatballs precooked
  • 1 package ranch dressing mix or 3 tablespoons homemade ranch seasoning
  • 1 package au jus mix or brown gravy mix
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • ½ cup pepperoncini peppers without the juices
  • 6 tablespoons butter sliced
  • Rice or mashed potatoes for serving (optional)

Instructions

  • Add the frozen meatballs to a 6-quart slow cooker and sprinkle evenly with ranch seasoning and au jus mix (or brown gravy powder).
    A slow cooker filled with frozen meatballs.
  • Pour in the beef broth, then top with the pepperoncini peppers and sliced butter.
    A slow cooker filled with meatballs, pepperoncini peppers, and butter.
  • Cover the slow cooker with a lid and cook on “LOW” for 5-6 hours, or on “HIGH” for 2.5-3 hours.
    A slow cooker filled with cooked meatballs mixed with a thin sauce and pepperoncini peppers.
  • Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles, or your favorite side dishes!

Notes

Storage: Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat portions as needed in the microwave until hot and steamy.
Chicken meatballs: If you prefer, you can use frozen chicken or turkey meatballs in place of the beef meatballs used in this recipe.
Using homemade meatballs: If you have a homemade meatball recipe that you love, feel free to use those instead of the frozen ones! Cook them all the way through before adding them to the slow cooker, and reduce the cooking time by 1 hour if using low, or 30 minutes if using the high setting.

Nutrition

Calories: 516kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 477mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 398IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg