Instant Pot Meatballs In Tomato Sauce (Paleo, Whole30, GF)
Homemade Instant Pot meatballs in Italian tomato sauce made from scratch. This is a healthy meatball recipe with no added sugar or breadcrumbs. It is gluten-free, paleo, and Whole30 friendly.
½teaspooncelery saltoptional, if not using, add ½ teaspoon regular salt
1teaspoonsalt
For the sauce
2tablespoonsolive oil
1mediumonionfinely diced
½long fresh red chilichopped (or ½ teaspoon red chili flakes or powder)
1teaspoonsalt
2large garlic clovesfinely diced
1candiced tomatoes400 ml
Instructions
Combine the ground beef with the spices and salt in a bowl and mix through well using clean hands. Roll the mixture into small 2-inch balls and set aside.
Press the Sauté key on the Instant Pot (it should say Normal, 30 mins). Add the olive oil, onions, chill and salt and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring a few times. Then, press Keep Warm/Cancel.
Add the meatballs, sprinkle with garlic and pour over the tinned tomatoes. Stir through and spread the meatballs evenly in the sauce.
Place and lock the lid, making sure the steam releasing handle is pointing to Sealing. Press Manual, High pressure and set to 5 minutes. After 3 beeps the pressure cooker will start going.
Release the pressure naturally, for about 10 minutes, which will finish cooking the meatballs. Follow with a quick release to let out any remaining pressure.
Serve over spaghetti, rice, sliced baguettes, or with a side of cauliflower rice or steamed vegetables for a Whole30/paleo-friendly meal.