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This Instant Pot Meatballs in Gravy dinner is one of the easiest meals to make in a pressure cooker. Pair it with simple mashed potatoes and a salad and you've got a full meal on the table in no time.
This simple Instant Pot dinner is not only easy and quick but is totally kid-friendly!
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- Instructions
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- Variations
- Serving suggestions
- Stove-Top instructions
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Ingredients
- Butter
- Onions - Sweet Yellow Onion
- Garlic
- Beef Broth
- Frozen Meatballs
- Brown Gravy - Jarred gravy is easy
- Salt & Pepper
See recipe card for exact amounts etc.
If you don't have an Instant Pot yet, you can make these meatballs in gravy on the stove, it will just take longer.
Instructions
The first step is to soften the onions. Using the sauté mode, melt better and add onions. Once onions start to soften, add garlic and stir for about a minute.
Add the broth to the instant pot next. Deglaze the pan by scraping the bottom of the pot to make sure there is nothing stuck.
Stir in salt and pepper and stop the sauté function.
Next step is to add the frozen meatballs into the pot.
Pour the jar of gravy over the meatballs. Cover and seal the instant pot and set to 6 minutes for high pressure cooking.
Quick release the pressure when timer is up.
Stir and serve.
Tip
If you are new to instant pot cooking, you will need to know that it takes a little time for the instant pot to come to pressure, then the timer will start. This means that even though the time is set to 6 minutes, it will take a little longer than that.
Variations
- Meatballs - try my Turkey Meatballs that you've made ahead and frozen.
- Add mushrooms in when adding the onions
- Try nutmeg and allspice to give more of a Swedish Meatball profile
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce with gravy and sour cream to finish to give more of a stroganoff flavor profile
Serving suggestions
I like to serve my meatballs in gravy over a big glob of mashed potatoes. On the super busy nights, I just use the store bought mashed potatoes that get tossed in the microwave.
You could also serve these meatballs over creamy polenta if you feel like giving the effort.
Rice is also a nice option, or a nice creamy rice, you know, like one of those packets that come together in minutes.
If you're trying to behave, you could also serve this over mashed cauliflower or cauliflower rice.
For the side vegetable, I like a simple arugula salad or my super delish garlic green beans!
Wondering what else you can make in this magical Instant Pot? Just use that little search button on the top right of the screen and type "instant pot".
Stove-Top instructions
Follow above instructions but using a large skillet or sauté pan up to adding gravy to pot. At that point, after pouring in the gravy, place a cover on pan and simmer until meatballs are cooked thru.
Printable Recipe Card
Meatballs In Gravy Instant Pot Recipe
foodyschmoody
Frozen meatballs and jarred gravy are the start of this super easy and super quick meal that will please the entire family. Ready in minutes.
4.10 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 6 minutes mins
time to come to pressure 5 minutes mins
Total Time 16 minutes mins
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 229 kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- ½ Cup sliced sweet onions
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ Cup beef broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
- 15-20 frozen meatballs 1 oz size meatballs
- 18 ounce jarred beef gravy
Instructions
Set Instant Pot to saute and add butter. Once melted, add onions. Saute until just starting to soften, stirring often. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.
Pour beef broth into pot to deglaze, being sure to stir and get up any bits that might be stuck to the pot. Stir in salt and pepper. Turn off saute function.
Add meatballs to the pot. Pour entire jar of gravy over meatballs. Cover and seal pot. Set timer to 6 minutes using the manual high function.
After timer beeps for completion, use quick release valve to release steam. Stir to coat all meatballs in gravy and serve.
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Notes
Serving Suggestions:
Serve atop rice, mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
Serve a simple arugula salad on the side or green beans.
Nutrition
Calories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 1042mgPotassium: 205mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 92IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
Keyword beef, instant pot, meatballs, pressure cooker
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