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These Crock Pot Mississippi Meatballs are the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it recipe. Made with just a handful of pantry staples, this slow cooker meatball recipe is rich, savory, slightly tangy, and completely irresistible. Whether you’re feeding your family on a busy weeknight or serving guests on game day, these Mississippi meatballs disappear fast.

If you love the classic Mississippi pot roast flavors, you’ll love how easily they translate into tender, juicy meatballs cooked low and slow in the crock pot.

Mississippi Meatballs over mashed potatoes
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Why You’ll Love Slow Cooker Mississippi Meatballs!

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We love to make meatballs because they can be served as a main dish recipe or an appetizer. Making them in the slow cooker keeps them warm while serving which makes them perfect to feed a crowd.

The flavors of peperoncini peppers and the ranch dressing mix makes these easy crock pot meatballs so delicious! Cooking meatballs in the combination of these ingredients makes these meatballs a family favorite.

If you have made our Crock Pot Mississippi Pot Roast, Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken, Turkey Meatball Recipe, Chicken Meatballs, Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Meatballs, Slow Cooker Meatballs and Gravy, Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs or Mississippi Pot Roast Instant Pot Recipe then you will love these meatballs.

Meatballs make a quick and easy dinner with very little ingredients. Add your favorite side dish or serve as an appetizer with a Veggie Tray Recipe.

Ingredients

Ingredients - Frozen meatballs, au jus gravy mix, ranch dressing mix, pepperoncini peppers, butter
  • Frozen Meatballs – Use any meatball flavor profile that you prefer
  • Ranch Dressing Mix – Use packet ranch seasoning mix or make Homemade Ranch Dressing
  • Mild Pepperoncini Peppers and Juice – If you are sensitive to spice use ¼ cup water instead of the pepperoncini juice. 
  • Butter – We used unsalted butter sliced into pieces

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How to Make Crock Pot Mississippi Meatballs

Place frozen meatballs in the slow cooker

Step 1 – Place the meatballs in the bottom of a crock pot. 

Topping the frozen meatballs with the seasoning in the slow cooker

Step 2 – Sprinkle the packet of ranch seasoning mix and packet of au jus gravy mix evenly over the top of the meatballs in the crock pot. 

Topping the seasoned uncooked meatballs with peppers in the slow cooker

Step 3 – Top with the whole peperoncini pepper and pour in the pepper juice. 

Topping the seasoned meatballs with slice butter and peppers in the slow cooker

Step 4 – Place the diced up butter on top of the meatballs. 

Step 5 – Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. 

Step 6 – Stir the ingredients thoroughly to combine all the ingredients. 

Step 7 – Serve warm and enjoy! 

Mississippi Meatballs in the crock pot topped with peppers
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A platter of Crock Pot Mississippi Meatballs garnished with chopped parsley, served over creamy mashed potatoes and accompanied by whole pepperoncini peppers. A serving spoon rests on the side of the dish.

Crock Pot Mississippi Meatballs

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If you love meatballs, then you need to make this Crock Pot Mississippi Meatballs. They are easy to make and it starts with Frozen Meatballs.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6
Cuisine American
Course Main Course
Calories 447
Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

  • 1 bag bag Frozen Meatballs 32 ounces
  • 1 packet Au Jus Gravy Mix 1 ounce
  • 1 packet Ranch Dressing Mix 1 ounce
  • 8 Mild Pepperoncini Peppers
  • ¼ cup Pepperoncini Juice from the jar of peppers
  • ½ cup Butter sliced into pieces

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Instructions

  • Place the meatballs in the bottom of a crock pot.
  • Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and gravy mix evenly over the top of the meatballs in the crock pot.
  • Top with the pepperoncini pepper and juice.
  • Place the diced up butter on top of the meatballs.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
  • Stir the ingredients thoroughly to combine all the ingredients.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

These meatballs are delicious served over mashed potatoes or rice.  Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.  
If you are sensitive to spice use ¼ cup water instead of the pepperoncini juice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 447kcal, Carbohydrates 3g, Protein 19g, Fat 39g, Saturated Fat 19g, Polyunsaturated Fat 3g, Monounsaturated Fat 15g, Trans Fat 1g, Cholesterol 122mg, Sodium 554mg, Potassium 330mg, Sugar 0.01g, Vitamin A 481IU, Vitamin C 1mg, Calcium 20mg, Iron 1mg

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Expert Tips

  • Cooking Meatballs – You can cook the meatballs on low or high. We like to cook on low to keep them juicy and flavorful.
  • Combining Ingredients – After cooking the meatballs mix it with the flavorful sauce before serving.

Serving Suggestions

Easy Crock Pot Mississippi Meatballs can be served with a variety of side dishes. We love to serve with a side of vegetables such as Homemade Mashed Potatoes and Air Fryer Broccoli.

These meatballs are even delicious served over egg noodles or Instant pot White Rice Recipe.

Cooked meatballs stacked in a bowl topped mashed potatoes and peppers

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Make with Homemade Meatballs?

Yes, you can make this recipe with homemade meatballs. We recommend making meatballs with lean ground beef so limit the grease. You may like to make this Italian Meatballs.

What is the Best Meatballs to Use?

Crockpot Mississippi Meatballs can be made with a variety of frozen meatballs. There is no need to thaw the frozen meatballs before placing in the slow cooker.

How to Store Leftover Meatballs

Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge.

How to Reheat Meatballs

Reheat the meatballs in the microwave or in a baking dish in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes.

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Hi, I’m Carrie Barnard — a professional food blogger with over 14 years of experience helping busy families make dinner fast, easy, and affordable.

At Eating on a Dime, I share simple, budget-friendly recipes that are tested in my own kitchen and approved by my 8 kids. With millions of readers each month, I’m here to help you cook real food for real families — without the stress.

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  1. Casey says:

    5 stars
    My kids said these meatballs were the best!

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