Slow Cooker Mississippi Meatballs
If you love big flavor with minimal effort, these Slow Cooker Mississippi Meatballs are about to become your new go-to dinner, game day snack, or party appetizer. They’re savory, tangy, buttery, and bold—everything you love about classic Mississippi pot roast, or Mississippi Chicken but transformed into juicy, tender meatballs that practically cook themselves.
With only 5 ingredients and a dump-and-go method, this recipe is the definition of easy. Just toss everything into the slow cooker, let it work its magic, and come back to meatballs swimming in a rich, zesty sauce that begs to be spooned over mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, or tucked into a hoagie roll.
Whether you need a weeknight dinner that takes zero brain power or a crowd-pleasing dish for entertaining, these Mississippi Meatballs always deliver.
Why You’ll Love These Mississippi Meatballs
- 5 ingredients, full flavor: Ranch seasoning, au jus, and pepperoncini create the signature Mississippi flavor with no fuss.
- Perfect for dinner or appetizers: Serve them over carbs or stick toothpicks in them for easy party grazing.
- Hands-off cooking: Your slow cooker does 99% of the work.
- Versatile: Use frozen or fresh meatballs, adjust the heat level, or make them saucy or thick—easy to customize.
Ingredients for Slow Cooker Mississippi Meatballs
- 32 ounces frozen meatballs
- 1 ounce ranch dressing seasoning (1 packet)
- 1 ounce au jus gravy mix (1 packet)
- 8 ounces pepperoncini with the juice
- 2 cups beef stock
How to Make Slow Cooker Mississippi Meatballs
- Add everything to the slow cooker:
Pour the meatballs into the slow cooker. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning and au jus mix over the top. Add the pepperoncini along with their juice, then pour in the beef stock. - Mix well:
Stir to coat the meatballs evenly in all that bold seasoning. - Cook:
- Low: 6–8 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
- The meatballs will absorb the flavors and become tender and saucy.
- Serve:
Spoon over mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles, or enjoy as a hearty appetizer.
Tips for the Best Mississippi Meatballs
- Use whole or sliced pepperoncini: Whole will be slightly milder; sliced distributes heat and tang.
- Want extra richness? Add 2–4 tablespoons of butter before cooking.
- Prefer spicy? Add a splash of pepperoncini brine or throw in a few hot peppers.
- Make ahead: These reheat beautifully and are perfect for meal prep or parties.
What to Serve With Them
- Mashed potatoes
- Buttered noodles
- White or brown rice
- A toasted hoagie roll
- Roasted veggies
- Green salad
Storage & Reheating
Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze: Freeze in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months.
Reheat: Warm in a saucepan over medium heat or in the microwave in 30-second intervals until hot. If reheating from frozen, thaw overnight for best texture.
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- Slow Cooker Hawaiian Meatballs
Slow Cooker Mississippi Meatballs
Ingredients
- 32 ounces meatballs
- 1 ounce ranch dressing seasoning 1 packet
- 1 ounce au jus gravy mix 1 packet
- 8 ounces pepperoncini with the juice
- 2 cups beef stock
Instructions
- Add everything to the slow cooker: Pour the meatballs into the slow cooker. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning and au jus mix over the top. Add the pepperoncini along with their juice, then pour in the beef stock.
- Mix well: Stir to coat the meatballs evenly in all that bold seasoning.
- Cook: Low: 6–8 hours, High: 3–4 hours, The meatballs will absorb the flavors and become tender and saucy.
- Serve: Spoon over mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles, or enjoy as a hearty appetizer.
Notes
Nutrition
Our recipe card software calculates these nutrition facts based on averages for the above ingredients, different brands, and quality of produce/meats may have different nutritional information, always calculate your own based on the specific products you use in order to achieve accurate macros for this recipe.
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