{"id":2060901,"date":"2024-10-28T16:38:06","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T21:38:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=recipe&p=2060901"},"modified":"2024-10-28T16:38:53","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T21:38:53","slug":"instant-pot-meatballs","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/instant-pot-meatballs\/","title":{"rendered":"Instant Pot Meatballs"},"content":{"rendered":"
Is there anything that Instant Pot can\u2019t do? This Instant Pot meatball<\/a> recipe is certainly a strong case for this unique kitchen appliance. When you cook meatballs in an Instant Pot, the cooking process takes all of 10 minutes. This doesn’t even count the quick pressure buildup and release.<\/p>\n A handful of tasty ingredients and a bit of hands-on work will yield perfect meatballs every time. This is the dish to make on those busy weeknights when you still want dinner to be delicious.<\/p>\n In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the meats, bread crumbs, cheese, egg, onion, garlic and seasoning. Shape that mixture into 1-1\/2 inch meatballs and place these in a 6-quart electric pressure cooker. Add the marinara sauce and gently stir the sauce and meatballs to combine.<\/p>\n Lock the lid and close the pressure-release valve. Select the manual setting, then pressure-cook on high for 10 minutes. Quick-release the pressure and then serve the meatballs immediately.<\/p>\n These meatballs will keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. They can be reheated in a pan, oven, microwaved in it’s sauce.<\/p>\n Absolutely, you can freeze cooked meatballs in an airtight container for up to three months. You may want to let them freeze on a baking sheet and then place them in a container or freezer safe bag to prevent them from sticking together.<\/p>\n You really can\u2019t beat spaghetti or linguine when it comes to meatballs. Those are just perfect pairings.<\/p>\n You should get two dozen meatballs with this recipe.<\/p>\n Yes, you can bake them in the oven at 375\u00b0F. 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Make the meatballs, then add sauce<\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Pressure cook the meatballs<\/h3>\n
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Instant Pot Meatball Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Instant Pot Meatballs<\/h2>\n
Can I freeze cooked meatballs?<\/h3>\n
Instant Pot Meatball Tips<\/h2>\n
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What should I serve these meatballs with?<\/h3>\n
How many meatballs will this recipe produce?<\/h3>\n
Can I make these meatballs without an Instant Pot?<\/h3>\n