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Instant Pot Meatballs with BBQ Sauce

April 25, 2019 By Vicky 5 Comments

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These Instant Pot Meatballs with BBQ Sauce could not be any easier to make. You simply mix up the ingredients, freeze the meatballs for an hour, and cook them in the Instant Pot for 10 minutes. There is very little work involved, but your guests won’t know that. These are delicious as part of a main course or as a party appetizer. If you are looking for more yummy meatball recipes check our Instant Pot Hawaiian Meatballs and our Instant Pot Orange Glazed Meatballs and our Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs.

 These Instant Pot Meatballs with BBQ Sauce could not be any easier to make. There is very little work involved, but your guests won't know that. These are delicious as part of a main course or as a party appetizer.  #instantpot #appetizer #meatballs #recipe


Instant Pot Meatballs with BBQ Sauce

Instant Pot Meatballs with BBQ Sauce

To make these Instant Pot Meatballs with BBQ Sauce, you will need an Instant Pot of course! I love a 6 Quart Instant Pot because the size is so versatile. It is big enough for a family, but not so big that your food will be swimming in there. This is the most popular size around. If you are cooking for an army, this 8 Quart Instant Pot is for you. The larger size makes it perfect for entertaining or for large family meals.

Now it’s time to assemble the meatballs. I used ground beef for the meatballs, but feel free to substitute ground turkey. Place the ground beef into a large bowl and mix well with the onion powder, salt, and garlic. Roll the mixture into balls. Place the balls in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and freeze them for 1 hour.

meatballs

After an hour, remove the meatballs from the freezer. Pour the beef broth into the Instant Pot and add meatballs. Place lid on pot and set valve to seal.

Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Quick release the pressure when Instant Pot is done counting. Then, transfer the  meatballs to a bowl and stir in the barbecue sauce. Feel free to use your favorite brand of BBQ sauce. There are so many good ones out there! Place the meatballs back in the pot and stir to combine the sauce with the broth.

Enjoy your yummy meatballs!

Instant Pot Meatballs with BBQ Sauce

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Instant Pot Meatballs with BBQ Sauce

Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword instant pot
Prep Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 397 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 bottle barbecue sauce

Instructions

  1. Place ground beef into a bowl and mix well with onion powder, salt, and garlic.
  2. Roll the ground beef mixture into balls and place into a bowl.

  3. Freeze for the meatballs for 1 hour.

  4. Pour beef broth into instant pot. Place in meatballs.
  5. Place lid on pot and set valve to seal.
  6. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Quick release pressure when instant pot is done counting.
  7. Remove meatballs to a bowl.
  8. Stir in barbecue sauce. Place meatballs back in the pot and stir.
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Meatballs with BBQ Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 397 Calories from Fat 270
% Daily Value*
Fat 30g46%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 107mg36%
Sodium 789mg34%
Potassium 473mg14%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin C 1.1mg1%
Calcium 41mg4%
Iron 3.2mg18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Instant Pot Meatballs with BBQ Sauce

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Comments

  1. EA Stewart The Spicy RD says

    April 25, 2019 at 11:55 am

    5 stars
    I LOVE that these can be made ahead of time! My husband and son would love them for dinner-me too! I definitely need to add these to my weekly meal plan. Yum!

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  2. Sophia says

    April 25, 2019 at 12:11 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! I’ve never thought to make meatballs in the instant pot! I always figured they would fall apart – great tip to freeze them first! Thanks!

    Reply
  3. Edyta says

    April 25, 2019 at 12:27 pm

    5 stars
    These are amazing. I never thought I could make meatballs in my Instant Pot. Thanks for the inspiration 🙂

    Reply
  4. Beth Pierce says

    April 25, 2019 at 1:07 pm

    5 stars
    My kids love spaghetti with meatballs! I will have to make these for them to serve on their own; they sound amazing!

    Reply
  5. cheflolaskitchen says

    April 25, 2019 at 2:41 pm

    5 stars
    I’d be having my family over in the coming summer vacations and I would surely need quick and delicious recipes like this one! Thanks for this Vicky.

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