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Instant-Pot Meatballs in a red sauce, being scooped from the pot with a white spoon.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef 90/10
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
    Instant Pot Meatballs
  • Form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and set aside.
    Instant Pot Meatballs
  • Pour beef broth into the Instant Pot and place a trivet or steamer basket inside. Arrange the meatballs on the trivet.
    Instant Pot Meatballs
  • Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs, covering them evenly.
    Instant Pot Meatballs
  • Secure the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 7 minutes.
    Esperanza multi-cooker, a kitchen appliance used for Instant-Pot Meatballs.
  • Once cooking is complete, allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release for any remaining pressure.
    Instant Pot Meatballs
  • Carefully remove the lid and serve the meatballs with additional sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 272kcal (14%) Carbohydrates: 15g (5%) Protein: 32g (64%) Fat: 9g (14%) Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) Sodium: 1457mg (63%) Fiber: 3g (13%) Sugar: 7g (8%)

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