Crockpot Mississippi Meatballs (Printer-Friendly Version)

Tender meatballs cooked slowly with pepperoncini and a buttery gravy sauce for hearty meals.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meatballs

01 - 26 oz frozen meatballs (approx. 55-60 pieces)

→ Peppers

02 - 16 oz jar mild pepperoncini peppers with juice

→ Seasonings

03 - 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
04 - 1 packet brown gravy mix

→ Dairy

05 - 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, sliced

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Spray the inside of the crockpot insert lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
02 - Add frozen meatballs, mild pepperoncini peppers including juice, ranch seasoning mix, and brown gravy mix to the crockpot. Stir gently to combine.
03 - Place thin slices of unsalted butter evenly over the top of the meatballs mixture.
04 - Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or on LOW for 6 to 7 hours until meatballs are heated through and flavors meld.
05 - Serve warm over mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles, pasta, or steamed vegetables as desired.

# Additional Tips:

01 - For milder heat, use mild pepperoncini or substitute with banana peppers. To avoid large pepper pieces, blend peppers and juice before adding to crockpot.
02 - To thicken the gravy, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water and stir into crockpot. Cook on HIGH for 10-15 minutes until thickened.