Dr. Pepper Instant Pot Meatballs

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These easy Instant Pot meatballs mingle with tangy Dr. Pepper barbecue sauce for an irresistible combination & an easy meal the whole family will love!

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Ingredients

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Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 can Dr. Pepper
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 Tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons corn starch
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional

Meatball Ingredients

  • 2 pounds frozen meatballs OR meatball ingredients below
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound mild Italian sausage
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
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Instructions

To Make Your Own Meatballs

  1. If using frozen meatballs, skip to the next section. If making your own meatballs, combine meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl and knead together by hand. Form small meatballs, about 1" in diameter.
  2. Bake for 15-20 minutes (until cooked through) at 375°F.

To Prepare the Instant Pot Meatballs

  1. Combine sauce ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine, then pour into the Instant Pot.
  2. Turn the Instant Pot to sauté (high) and bring to a simmer, whisking often, for about 10 minutes.
  3. Pour warmed BBQ sauce from the Instant pot back into mixing bowl and set aside.
  4. Wash and dry the Instant Pot insert (careful, as it may still be hot).
  5. Pour 1 cup of water into your Instant Pot.
  6. Place the steamer rack inside your Instant Pot and fill with meatballs.
  7. Cook at high pressure for 5 minutes.
  8. Use natural realease to let out the steam, then drain meatballs and set aside.
  9. Discard water from your Instant Pot and pour BBQ sauce into the Instant Pot.
  10. Press sauté, add meatballs to sauce, and stir thoroughly.
  11. Cook for 2 minutes. Best served warm.

Notes

  • Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared. Nutrition information above is based on our homemade meatball recipe. Using pre-made meatballs will mean slightly different final numbers.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 405kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 83mg (28%) Sodium 738mg (31%) Potassium 399mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 98IU (2%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 405 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 405kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 738mg 31%
Potassium 399mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 98IU 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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