Description
This Crockpot Mississippi Meatloaf is ultra-juicy, tangy, and packed with bold Mississippi-style flavor. Made with ranch seasoning, au jus mix, and zesty pepperoncini, this slow cooker meatloaf is a true dump-and-go dinner perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or panko/oats)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
- 5–6 pepperoncini peppers, sliced
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, gently mix ground beef, ranch mix, au jus mix, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, onion, and bell pepper until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it carefully into a 6-quart crockpot.
- Top the loaf with sliced pepperoncini peppers and drizzle evenly with pepperoncini juice.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Remove from the crockpot and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Do not overmix the meat to keep the texture tender. Resting before slicing helps retain juices. A foil or parchment sling makes removal easy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 loaf)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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