Description
Hearty Mississippi meatballs bring Southern comfort to dinner tables with their rich, tangy glaze and savory beef blend. Hungry diners will savor each bite of this crowd-pleasing classic that delivers robust flavor and homestyle warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 32 ounces (907 grams) frozen meatballs
- 5–8 peperoncini peppers
Liquids and Fats:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 stick (113 grams) of butter
- 1 splash peperoncini brine
Seasoning Mixes:
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
Instructions
- Prepare the crockpot by layering the frozen meatballs as the base foundation.
- Pour beef broth carefully over the meatballs to create a liquid environment.
- Place the entire butter stick directly into the crockpot without melting, allowing it to dissolve naturally during cooking.
- Generously sprinkle both au jus gravy mix and ranch dressing mix across the meatballs, ensuring even distribution.
- Incorporate peperoncini peppers and drizzle a splash of their tangy brine to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Secure the crockpot lid and set the temperature to low, allowing the ingredients to simmer and meld together for 6-8 hours.
- Alternatively, use high temperature setting for a quicker 3-4 hour cooking time.
- Periodically redistribute the meatballs during cooking to guarantee uniform sauce coating and consistent flavor absorption.
- Check the meatballs for tenderness and sauce richness, indicating they are perfectly prepared.
- Select your preferred serving option: spread over creamy mashed potatoes, atop fluffy rice, nestled on egg noodles, or stuffed into hearty sub buns for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Perfectly coat meatballs by gently stirring halfway through cooking to distribute flavors evenly.
- Transform into lighter meal by using turkey or chicken meatballs for reduced fat content.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting peperoncini amount or swapping with mild banana peppers for sensitive palates.
- Maximize flavor depth by using homemade beef broth instead of store-bought for richer, more complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg