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    Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs

    March 2, 2020 by Simply Sissom 1 Comment

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    Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs piled onto a base of garlic mashed potatoes.

    Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs are simple to make, requiring basic ingredients and 20 minutes hands-on prep. A perfect meal prep freezer option!

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    Close up view of Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs in a plain black bowl.

    Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs are basically three amazing things in one: simple, freezer-friendly, and best of all... I would be willing to wager that your kids will actually eat them!

    They're also lots of other good things, like: tender, savory and creamy. Sautéed garlic mixed with ground beef + ALL the salt and pepper magically "Instant Potted" into tender meatball perfection and bathed in the silkiest cream based gravy. It's chill, it's comforting, and it's literally bursting with flavor.

    The meatballs are delicious enough to present " a la cart," but let's discuss our options in regard to serving these guys up shall we?

    What To Serve With Swedish Meatballs:

    Simple Mashed Potatoes - If you've got the time to make it happen... this situation is ideal. It's creates a home cooked comfort meal at it's best.

    Trader Joe's Mashed Cauliflower- I have also found versions of this at Whole Foods. All the flavor/texture of mashed potatoes with WAAAAAAY less of the carbs and calories.

    Buttered Egg Noodles - This is a favorite option among the youngest members of my family.

    How To Make Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs:

    Step 1: Prepare the meatballs - Mix all the ingredients for the meatballs. Form into 1" balls and set aside.

    Step 2: Prepare the Instant Pot - Add butter, beef stock, cream, soy sauce, mustard, salt and pepper to the Instant Pot. Mix. Add the Trivet - Place prepared meatballs onto trivet, stacking if needed. Place lid onto instant pot and seal vent. Cook on high pressure for 7 minutes (perform a natural release for 5 minutes before releasing pressure manually).

    Step 3: Thicken Sauce - Prepare a cornstarch slurry (1 Tbs. water + 1 Tbs. cornstarch: mix until smooth). Remove meatballs and set aside. Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce in the IP. Mix well. Once sauce thickens, add meatballs back to Instant Pot.

    Step 4: Serve Meatballs - These meatballs are delicious served alone, OR with simple mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles.

    Cozy, filling and simple in one meal. All the things your weeknight cooking self needs in a good recipe!

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    How Do I Freeze Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs for Meal Prep?

    1. Prepare Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs as directed, but DO NOT add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce.
    2. Remove meatballs from the trivet and arrange them into a single layer on a baking sheet. Allow them to cool completely before placing the baking sheet into the freezer for 1 hour. While meatballs freeze, allow the sauce to cool on the counter.
    3. Place frozen meatballs into a gallon size, airtight freezer bag. Place the sauce into a similar bag. Freeze meatballs + sauce for up to 3 months.
    4. TO REHEAT: Allow the meatballs and the sauce to thaw overnight in the fridge. Follow recipe directions prior to serving.

    FAQ's - Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs:

    How do I cook frozen meatballs in an Instant Pot?

    Add 1 cup of beef broth to the bottom of your Instant Pot. Place trivet into the inner pot. Arrange meatballs on top of trivet, stacking if necessary. Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. Perform quick release after 5 minutes.

    Can I Make Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs gluten-free?

    You can. Use gluten-free oats in place of regular. These can be swapped out at a 1:1 ratio.

    Can I sub ground pork, turkey or chicken for the beef when making Swedish Meatballs?

    Yes, you can use any type of ground meat that you prefer.

    How can I thicken the Swedish Meatball Sauce?

    The cornstarch slurry should thicken this sauce nicely, but if it is too thin for your liking, you can turn on the sauté function on the Instant Pot and allow it to cook down for 10 -15 minutes.

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    Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs

    • Author: Bailey Sissom
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 7 minutes
    • Total Time: 22 minutes
    • Yield: 12 meatballs + Sauce 1x
    • Category: Main Meal
    • Method: Instant Pot
    • Cuisine: Swedish
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    Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs are simple to make, requiring basic ingredients and 20 minutes hands-on prep. A perfect meal prep freezer option!


    Ingredients

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    For the Meatballs:

    • 1 lb. ground beef
    • ½ cup finely chopped onion
    • 1 minced garlic clove
    • ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
    • ½ cup milk
    • 1 egg
    • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
    • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley ** extra for garnish
    • 2 tsp. salt
    • 1 tsp. pepper

    For the Sauce:

    • 2 Tbs. butter
    • ½ cup beef stock
    • ½ cup cream
    • 1 tsp. soy sauce
    • 1 tsp. dijon mustard
    • ½ tsp. salt
    • ¼ tsp. pepper

    Instructions

    Prepare Meatballs:

    1. Prepare Meatballs - Combine all meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix with clean hands until all ingredients are fully incorporated. Roll meatballs into 1" balls. Set aside.
    2. Prepare Sauce - Add all sauce ingredients into the Instant Pot. Whisk to combine.
    3. Add the Trivet to the Instant Pot- Place prepared meatballs onto trivet, stacking if needed. Place lid onto Instant Pot and seal vent. Cook on high pressure for 7 minutes (perform a natural release for 5 minutes before releasing pressure manually).
    4. Thicken Sauce: Prepare a cornstarch slurry (1 Tbs. water + 1 Tbs. cornstarch: mix until smooth). Remove meatballs and set aside. Set IP to sauté. Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce in the IP. Whisk until sauce thickens. Add meatballs back to Instant pot and cover with sauce.
    5. Serve immediately. Garnish will additional parsley if desired.

    Keywords: meatballs, Swedish, Instant Pot

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    What kitchen tools do I need to make this recipe?

    • Instant Pot- You can use either the 8 qt. or the 6 qt. I have and use both.
    • Instant Pot Trivet- This most likely came with your Instant Pot, but if you need a spare, here's the link.

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    Comments

    1. K says

      March 02, 2020 at 10:41 pm

      Would it be possible to make potatoes and meatballs all at the same time in the instant pot?

      Reply

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