Name: Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 bag homestyle beef meatballs; 1 white onion; 28 oz beef broth; 16 oz rotini pasta; cook as directed on box (I prefer not to do pasta in the pot as the results are inconsistent.); 1 cup heavy cream; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt (add more as tasted); 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 cup water

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It can be easy to fall into a rut of fixing the same meals for our families but this recipe will give you something new to try. It’s comfort food with a different flavor and the Instant Pot makes it super convenient for you. This recipe will take 10 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cook time! That’s it-just 25 minutes to “dinner is ready”! Try these Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs and free up your evening time. For more yummy pasta dishes, check out our Instant Pot Creamy Sausage Pasta.

What makes these Instant Pot Meatballs awesome

With the addition of the noodles, you have a whole meal cooked in one pot.
Cooks in 15 minutes thanks to the pressure cooker
Perfect to make on a busy evening when you don't have time to cook.

Ingredients

frozen homestyle beef meatballs
white onion
beef broth
rotini pasta
heavy cream
cornstarch
cracked black pepper
salt (add more as tasted)
paprika
water

How to make Instant Pot Swedish meatballs using frozen meatballs

Cook pasta on the stove as directed on the box. Drain and set aside. I prefer not to do pasta in the Instant Pot as the results are inconsistent. This can be done as the meatballs are steaming.

This recipe uses a steamer basket accessory. If you don't already have one, I suggest getting one as it makes your Instant Pot so versatile. Place the steamer basket into the instant pot and pour in 1 cup of water. Add in the frozen meatballs.

Place lid on instant pot. Set valve to sealed position. Cook on manual or high pressure for 6 minutes. Once the instant pot stops counting, release pressure. Remove the lid.

Remove meatballs from Instant Pot and place in a bowl and cover.

Drain the juice from the Instant Pot insert. Place the insert back into the pot. Pour in beef broth and sliced onions. Set to saute mode.

In a liquid measuring cup, whisk heavy cream, cornstarch, and seasonings. This will make the cornstarch slurry that will thicken the sauce like a gravy. Pour cornstarch slurry into the pot with the beef broth. Bring to a boil on saute mode for about 5 minutes. As it starts to thicken, turn off the pot and let it cook for a few minutes.

Add meatballs and pasta to the pot and toss well. Taste to see if more pepper or salt is needed.

Serve with fresh rosemary for a little extra flavor.

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swedish meatballs in a bowl on a checked napkin

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This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

Frequently asked questions

How can I make this recipe meatless?

You can use Quorn Meatless meatballs and substitute vegetable broth for the beef broth.

How do I store these Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs with noodles?

They can be refrigerated for 5 days in an airtight container.

What is the best pressure cooker to use?

There are lots of varieties of pressure cookers. This one by Instant Pot is a favorite since it holds a lot (8 quarts) and is also a slow cooker in addition to doing lots of other things.