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Instant-Pot Meatballs

Meatballs made in the Instant Pot and cooked in marinara sauce for a quick, hands-off main dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Trivet
  • Steamer basket

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 poundlean ground beef90/10
  • 1/4 cupbreadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cupgrated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 clovesgarlicminced
  • 1/2 teaspoonsalt
  • 1/4 teaspoonblack pepper
  • 1 tablespoonfresh parsleychopped
  • 1 cuplow-sodium beef broth
  • 24 ouncesmarinara sauce

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl combine 1 pound lean ground beef (90/10), 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 large egg, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped). Mix gently until just combined—do not overwork the meat.
  • Form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and set them aside on a plate or baking sheet.
  • Pour 1 cup low-sodium beef broth into the Instant Pot. Place a trivet or steamer basket inside the pot.
  • Arrange the meatballs on the trivet (in a single layer if they fit; it’s okay if they touch or stack slightly).
  • Pour 24 ounces marinara sauce over the meatballs so they are evenly covered.
  • Secure the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to SEALING. Select Pressure Cook (or Manual) on HIGH pressure and set the time for 7 minutes.
  • When the cook time ends, allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, carefully move the valve to VENTING to quick-release any remaining pressure.
  • When the float valve drops and the pressure is fully released, open the lid away from your face. Serve the meatballs with the sauce.