Instant Pot Meatballs

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5

39 reviews
Excellent
  • Cook Time

    4 mins

  • Total Time

    4 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    431 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Instant Pot Meatballs

Instant Pot Meatballs offers a convenient way to heat pre-cooked, frozen meatballs with pasta sauce in just minutes. The method uses an Instant Pot to gently cook the meatballs submerged in sauce and water, resulting in tender meatballs with sauce infused throughout. This approach is practical for a quick meal or for serving meatballs over pasta or bread without needing to thaw or brown them first.

Description

Instant Pot Meatballs combines frozen, cooked meatballs with jarred pasta sauce and water inside an Instant Pot. The water at the bottom prevents burning and helps create steam for even heating. After sealing the pot and pressure cooking for a short 4-minute cycle, the meatballs are warmed thoroughly while absorbing some flavor from the sauce. The quick release ensures the meatballs don't overcook and remain moist. The final step is to stir everything together to integrate the sauce and meatballs before serving. This straightforward technique is suited for using store-bought frozen meatballs and minimal clean-up.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 lb meatball store-bought, frozen, cooked
  • 844 grams pasta sauce jarred
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. Add in the water to your Instant Pot liner.
  2. Add in the frozen meatballs.
  3. Add in the pasta sauce, no not stir.
  4. Place your lid on and set the valve to sealing and press the pressure cook button/manual button and set the timer to 4 minutes.
  5. Once completed, quick release and stir before serving.
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Nutrition Information

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Serving 6servings Calories 431kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 822mg (34%) Potassium 900mg (19%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 620IU (12%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 39mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 431 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 6servings
Calories 431kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 822mg 34%
Potassium 900mg 19%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 620IU 12%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 39mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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