These Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs will take 10 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking time! That’s it - just 25 minutes to “dinner is ready”!
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.
For more yummy pasta dishes, check out our Instant Pot Creamy Sausage Pasta and our Meatball Casserole Recipe.
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 just like our Crockpot Meatball Subs Recipe.
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.
This dinner is going into my meal plan for sure!
📖 Recipe
Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs
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
Instructions
- Cook pasta on stove as directed on the box. Drain and set aside. This can be done as the meatballs are steaming.
- Place steamer basket into the instant pot. Pour in 1 cup water. Add in 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 lid. Remove meatballs to a bowl and cover.
- Drain juice from pot insert. Place 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 witht he beef broth. Bring to a boil on saute mode for about 5 minutes as it starts to thicken turn of pot and let 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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Nutrition
This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.
Frequently asked questions
You can use Quorn Meatless meatballs and substitute vegetable broth for the beef broth.
They can be refrigerated for 5 days in an airtight container.
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.
Marina Olsson says
Hi. Thank you for sharing! Can it be done with fresh meatballs?? Is process and timing same?
Kind regards,
Marina
Andrea Metlika says
This is a perfect weeknight meal. Quick, easy and delicious!
Sues says
This is the perfect any night dinner! I've been trying to use my Instant Pot more often now that the weather is getting cooler and this recipe is one that can be made over and over again!
Mary says
I love how easy this is! Popular with the kiddos!
Lisa | Garlic & Zest says
This is such a convenient recipe for last minute meals. Especially if you're using frozen meatballs. So easy.
Anita says
Oh my, a Swedish meatball recipe that can be done under 30 minutes! This will be on a repeat mode for sure. 🙂