Description

These Mississippi meatballs in the crock pot are a crowd‑pleasing, slow‑cooked delight featuring seasoned ground beef meatballs simmered in a savory beef broth with au jus seasoning and pepperoncini for a tangy kick. Ready in minutes, the recipe delivers tender, juicy bites perfect for family dinners, game day snacks, or meal‑prep, and pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread. Serve hot, garnish with parsley, and savor the aroma that fills the kitchen, dinner a celebration u

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds ground beef
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 packet ranch seasoning
1 jar pepperoncini peppers
1 cup beef broth
1 packet au jus seasoning

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, and ranch seasoning; mix until just combined.
Shape the mixture into uniform meatballs and place them in the crock pot.
Pour beef broth over the meatballs, sprinkle the au jus seasoning, and stir lightly.
Add the pepperoncini peppers on top, cover, and cook on low for 6–8 hours until cooked through.
Serve hot with your favorite sides.

Notes

For a spicier version
increase the pepperoncini or add crushed red pepper flakes. Leftovers reheat well in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of broth.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 480 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 10 servings
Calories: 320
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 80mg

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