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Close-up of a Slow Cooker Mississippi Meatballs on a fork with a plate of more meatballs in the background. Garnished with chopped herbs.

Slow Cooker Mississippi Meatballs

Chef Jenn
I love how tangy, savory, and tender these Slow Cooker Mississippi Meatballs are! Slow-cooked in a rich, buttery sauce with ranch seasoning and pepperoncini, these flavorful meatballs are perfect for an easy appetizer or a hearty main dish served over mashed potatoes or rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Southern-Inspired
Servings 6 servings
Calories 523 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning
  • ½ cup pepperoncini peppers
  • ¼ cup pepperoncini liquid
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter diced

Instructions
 

  • Combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix just until everything is evenly incorporated.
  • Roll the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in size. In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the meatballs on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Arrange the browned meatballs in the slow cooker. Sprinkle the au jus gravy mix and ranch seasoning over them.
  • Scatter the pepperoncini peppers on top of the meatballs, then pour in the pepperoncini liquid and water.
  • Evenly distribute the diced butter over the meatballs.
  • Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-5 hours, until the meatballs are fully cooked and tender.
  • Gently stir to coat the meatballs in the sauce before serving.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Use a small ice cream scoop to ensure uniform meatballs.
  • Adjust the amount of pepperoncini peppers to control the spice level.
  • Lightly grease your hands before rolling the meatballs to prevent sticking.
  • For extra heat, add a few dashes of hot sauce.
  • If the sauce separates, remove the meatballs and use an immersion blender to emulsify the butter into the gravy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 523kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 29gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 729mgPotassium: 491mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 328IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 4mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

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