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    Instant Pot Meatballs

    Posted: Mar 7, 2021 Last Modified: Mar 11, 2021 by Carmy · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Get dinner ready in just minutes thanks to this saucy Instant Pot Meatballs recipe. Cooking frozen meatballs in the Instant Pot is so quick and easy!

    I’ll tell you a secret. In my fridge I have a giant bag of store-bought cooked frozen meatballs. While I love making my own meatballs, I like to channel Ina Garten some days and go “store-bought is fine.” If you’re in a rush and don’t feel like rolling our own meatballs then grab a bag of frozen cooked meatballs from the store and cook it up in the Instant Pot in less than 10 minutes.

    Serving platter of cooked meatballs beside garlic bread.
    Serving platter of cooked meatballs with two pieces of garlic bread in the platter.

    Why You’ll Love This Frozen Meatballs Instant Pot Recipe

    • Not counting water, this recipe uses two ingredients. Yup, grab your favourite bottle of pasta sauce and a bag of frozen meatballs at the store and you’re good to go.
    • Dinner’s done in minutes. I’m seriously. I pressure cook these frozen meatballs for 4 minutes only. That’s how long it takes to cook frozen meatballs in the Instant Pot!
    • These meatballs are great as a meal prep, dinner, or as an appetizer. It’s quite versatile.

    What You’ll Need

    Plate of frozen meatballs.
    • Frozen cooked meatballs — I had frozen cooked Swedish meatballs but you use what you like!
    • Pasta sauce — I went with tomato basil.

    How to Cook Frozen Meatballs in an Instant Pot

    • Frozen meatballs inside of an Instant Pot.
    • Frozen meatballs with pasta sauce over top in an Instant Pot.
    • Add in the water to your Instant Pot liner.
    • Add in the frozen meatballs.
    • Add in the pasta sauce, no not stir.
    • 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.
    • Once completed, quick release and stir before serving.
    • Cooked meatballs from frozen in an Instant Pot.
    • Cooked meatballs from frozen in an Instant Pot.

    Make Ahead Tips

    • Meal prep: store the cooked meatballs with the sauce in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.

    Recipe Tips

    • This Instant Pot frozen meatball recipe was only tested in a Duo Plus 9 in 1 Instant Pot (6 qt) and cooked on high pressure.
    • Depending on the thickness of your pasta sauce, you might have to add extra water. I used half a cup of water with no issue.
    • You can make this into a “lazy” casserole. Add the meatballs to a casserole dish after it’s been cooked, top it off with some cheese, and broil it in the oven until the cheese melts.
    • Turn this into a meatball sub or sliders.
    Serving platter of cooked meatballs with a spoon inside beside garlic bread.

    What to Serve with Instant Pot Meatballs

    • Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
    • Air Fryer Tater Tots
    • Air Fryer Mushrooms
    • Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
    • Air Fryer Broccoli
    • Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes
    • Air Fryer Garlic Bread
    Serving platter of cooked meatballs beside garlic bread.

    Instant Pot Meatballs

    Get dinner ready in just minutes thanks to this saucy Instant Pot Meatballs recipe. Cooking frozen meatballs in the Instant Pot is so quick and easy!
    5 from 8 votes
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 0 mins
    Cook Time: 4 mins
    Total Time: 4 mins
    Servings: 6 servings

    Ingredients

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

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot

    Instructions

    • Add in the water to your Instant Pot liner.
    • Add in the frozen meatballs.
    • Add in the pasta sauce, no not stir.
    • 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.
    • Once completed, quick release and stir before serving.
    Tried this recipe?Did you make this recipe? I’m always so happy to hear about it! I’d love to see how it turned out. Tag me at @CarmysHungry on Instagram so I can see it! If you enjoyed the recipe, I’d really appreciate a comment with a 5 star rating! ♥

    Nutrition Per Serving

    Serving: 6servings | Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 822mg | Potassium: 900mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 620IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 3mg
    Author: Carmy
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American

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