Best Instant Pot Meatball Recipes

These delectable Instant Pot meatball recipes for your pressure cooker feature a variety of protein options, flavor profiles, and family-friendly meals. We've got beef, chicken, turkey and lamb meatballs covered.

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• BEST INSTANT POT MEATBALL RECIPES
• Italian Instant Pot Tomato Meatballs 
• Italian Meatball Caprese Sandwiches
• Japanese Turkey Meatballs
• Instant Pot Pasta With Tomato Meatballs
• Instant Pot Spaghetti And Meatballs
• Salisbury Steak Meatballs With Mushroom Gravy
• Chicken Alfredo Meatballs
• Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs
• Instant Pot Turkey Meatballs and Gravy
• Honey Garlic BBQ Meatballs
• Instant Pot Teriyaki Meatballs
• Kung Pao Chicken Meatballs
• Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
• Vegan BBQ Meatballs
• Sweet and Spicy Meatballs
• Greek Meatballs With Tzatziki
• Coconut Curry Meatballs & Cauliflower
• Guinness Meatballs
• Instant Pot Mountain Meatballs
• Albondigas Soup
• Best Instant Pot Meatball Recipes

Meatballs are a staple meal to cook in the Instant Pot. The great thing about them is that you can often just dump in the ingredients - sometimes pre-made or pre-cooked ingredients - and forget about it. They cook quickly, and you can use the sauce as your liquid so the pot comes to pressure (no need to add extra water). It doesn't get much simpler than that.

A wide variety of protein choices and sauces can be used to make the magic happen. Meatballs aren't just your typical red sauce and beef. Asian flavors, barbecue, buffalo sauce and more can be used to make flavours pop and keep things interesting.

Meatballs are a good protein option for mashes or pasta dishes. They also make great party food served on toothpicks for satisfying snacking. Finally, they're great to stock the freezer with. Freezing food in sauces keeps them preserved and infused with flavor for even longer. Simply defrost them the night before or from frozen in the Instant Pot for easy weeknight fixes.

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BEST INSTANT POT MEATBALL RECIPES

Today, we're sharing with you some of our favorite Instant Pot meatball recipes, and we really think you'll enjoy this variety.

Italian Instant Pot Tomato Meatballs 

Let's start off with a classic Italian meatball recipe. Pan-fried to perfection before being steamed through in a gorgeous, hearty, flavourful tomato sauce that encompasses the rich flavors of Italy. The blend of beef and pork is juicy and moist. Recipe on the blog.

Italian Meatball Caprese Sandwiches

Instant Pot Italian meatball Caprese sandwiches combine two Italian classics served in a soft bread roll or a baguette for a perfect bite. Get the recipe here.

Japanese Turkey Meatballs

Teriyaki sauce or Japanese gravy make this meatball recipe rather unique with an unusual Asian twist. The broth they're cooked in is packed with umami flavor giving you some serious bang for your buck in this affordable dinner dish. We love this dish over rice or mash, but it works brilliantly with a quick stir-fry of veggies. These make a good recipe to pack for lunch too, as they make convenient and tasty finger food for kids. Recipe on the site.

Instant Pot Pasta With Tomato Meatballs

Using penne pasta, favorite type of meatballs, tomato sauce and a few classic seasonings, this beginner-friendly, step-by-step recipe is a must for family dinners. Get the recipe here.

Instant Pot Spaghetti And Meatballs

An Italian dinner for everyone is possible with this Instant Pot spaghetti and meatballs dish. This is a perfect meal for the whole family. Get the recipe on the blog.

Salisbury Steak Meatballs With Mushroom Gravy

A comforting, family-favorite dinner meal. Made with ground beef, these juicy and saucy pressure cooker meatballs can be served over mashed potatoes, rice or pasta. Get the recipe on the site.

Chicken Alfredo Meatballs

Smothered in creamy white sauce and served over sauteed leafy greens, these Instant Pot chicken alfredo meatballs have the potential to get on our weekly cooking rotation. They are super easy to make, taste delicious and use easily accessible ingredients. Get the recipe here.

Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs

These succulent and flavorsome Swedish meatballs are a great dish to share with friends and family around the holidays or on the weekend. Cooked with mushrooms and broth with for tasty gravy finish, this AIP, paleo, and keto friendly recipe is sure to become an Instant Pot favorite. Get the recipe here.

Instant Pot Turkey Meatballs and Gravy

Ground turkey is a healthier alternative to other meats and blends perfectly with different herbs, spices, and seasonings. Made the right way, you will get tender, fluffy meatballs, even though turkey is leaner than say pork or beef. Recipe on the site.

Honey Garlic BBQ Meatballs

Do you love honey garlic sauce? Then you are going to love these Instant Pot Honey Garlic BBQ Meatballs! They are so easy to make and are the perfect party appetizer. Recipe from Fork To Spoon.

Instant Pot Teriyaki Meatballs

Sweet & savory makes a great appetizer. Serve these teriyaki treasures over rice and now you got dinner. Recipe from Berly's Kitchen.

Kung Pao Chicken Meatballs

Asian sauces, flavors, and spices complement every type of protein brilliantly. This Kung Pao sauce is no exception. Chilli garlic sauce, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and rice vinegar are blended for a tangy, sweet, and sour sauce that you'll want to put atop everything. It infuses these tender chicken meatballs in the Instant Pot while cooking so it's ready to serve over veggies or rice when finished. Recipe from Tidbits Marci.

Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Buffalo chicken dip is a classic party dish but isn't exactly healthy. Almond meal is used as a binder in place of wheat bread crumbs making them gluten-free, too. Recipe from What Great Grandma Ate.

Vegan BBQ Meatballs

No meat? No problem. These barbecue meatballs are the perfect finger food for vegetarians and vegans alike, made with your favorite frozen meat-free alternative from the grocery store. Recipe from Fried Dandelions.

Sweet and Spicy Meatballs

If you've never tried the combination of grape jelly and chili sauce in your meatballs, you're missing out. It's the easy way to get a sweet and spicy flavor profile without much mixing on your end. Recipe from A Night Owl.

Greek Meatballs With Tzatziki

A few key ingredients transport you to the gorgeous coastlines of Greece, eating delicious food at a cafe. A handful of fresh herbs give these a massive flavor pop. You'll adore the contrast of piping hot meat and cooling cucumber-dill tzatziki sauce drizzled over top. You can always use beef, but these are best made with ground lamb. Recipe from Real Simple Good.

Coconut Curry Meatballs & Cauliflower

Curry can take all shapes and forms. This recipe proves it with a beautiful curry sauce served with meatballs and cauliflower. Recipe from Delicious Little Bites.

Guinness Meatballs

This Irish meal adaptation is the perfect way to sneak a little Guinness into dinner. Hey, we're not judging if you have some on the side too. This dish uses a 'healthified' beer BBQ sauce that takes this flavor to the next level. Serve it up with peas and potatoes for a starchy, hearty dinner. Recipe from The Skinny Fork.

Instant Pot Mountain Meatballs

These are tennis ball sized meatballs stuffed with cheese and brushed with a delicious tomato-vinegar glaze. Recipe from 365 Days of Slow & Pressure Cooking.

Albondigas Soup

It is a classic Mexican soup loaded with meatballs and vegetables. The meatballs are so tender and perfectly seasoned. Moreover, The broth is so good that you'll be tempted to slurp it right from the bowl. Recipe from Posh Journal.

I don't know about you, but I'm excited to try all of these meatball recipes! From homemade to the ultimate lazy dinner, we hope we included something you and your family will love. Enjoy, and happy pressure cooking.

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