Crockpot Dinner-Mississippi Meatballs

Ingredients

• 2 lb Great Value Homestyle Meatballs (Frozen; can microwave 2 minutes to speed up cooking)
• 1 packet All‑Gravy Mix (or Brown Gravy Mix) (One standard 1‑oz packet)
• 1 packet Ranch Seasoning (Equivalent to one packet; jar version measured to match)
• 2 oz Unsalted Butter (Half a stick, softened)
• 12 oz Pepperoncini Peppers (with juice) (Use all peppers and about half the brine; adjust for spice level)
• 10 oz Canned Beef Broth (One 10‑oz can; substitute with chicken broth or bouillon if needed)

Instructions

1. Prepare meatballs

   If using frozen meatballs, place them in a microwave‑safe dish and heat for about 2 minutes to slightly thaw; this speeds up the crock‑pot cooking.

   Time: PT5M

2. Add meatballs to crockpot

   Transfer the (thawed or still frozen) meatballs into the crockpot insert, spreading them evenly.

   Time: PT2M

3. Add gravy and ranch mixes

   Sprinkle one packet of all‑gravy mix (or brown gravy mix) and one packet of ranch seasoning over the meatballs.

   Time: PT2M

4. Add butter

   Drop the half‑stick of softened butter (2 oz) onto the meatballs; it will melt during cooking and enrich the sauce.

   Time: PT1M

5. Add pepperoncini

   Open the 12‑oz jar of pepperoncini, drain roughly half of the brine, then add the peppers and the retained juice to the crockpot.

   Time: PT3M

6. Add beef broth

   Pour the entire 10‑oz can of beef broth over the ingredients.

   Time: PT1M

7. Cook on high

   Cover the crockpot and set it to HIGH for 4 hours. The pot will automatically switch to WARM for 2 hours after cooking.

   Time: PT4H

8. Serve

   Stir the meatballs gently, then serve hot over garlic‑roasted mashed potatoes or your favorite side.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

15 g

Carbohydrates

20 g

Fat

20 g

Fiber

1 g