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Dr. Pepper Instant Pot Meatballs
These easy Instant Pot meatballs mingle with tangy Dr. Pepper barbecue sauce for an irresistible combination & an easy meal the whole family will love!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 405 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
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
Instructions
To Make Your Own Meatballs
- 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.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes (until cooked through) at 375°F.
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To Prepare the Instant Pot Meatballs
- Combine sauce ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine, then pour into the Instant Pot.
- Turn the Instant Pot to sauté (high) and bring to a simmer, whisking often, for about 10 minutes.
- Pour warmed BBQ sauce from the Instant pot back into mixing bowl and set aside.
- Wash and dry the Instant Pot insert (careful, as it may still be hot).
- Pour 1 cup of water into your Instant Pot.
- Place the steamer rack inside your Instant Pot and fill with meatballs.
- Cook at high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Use natural realease to let out the steam, then drain meatballs and set aside.
- Discard water from your Instant Pot and pour BBQ sauce into the Instant Pot.
- Press sauté, add meatballs to sauce, and stir thoroughly.
- 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
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
% 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.