Instant Pot Meatballs Made Easy
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Get ready to dive into the world of meatballs like never before! We’re talkin’ tender, juicy, and packed with flavor – all thanks to the magic of the Instant Pot!
Imagine sinking your teeth into a meatball sub, the marinara sauce dripping down your chin, and the flavors exploding in your mouth. Or, picture a plate of spaghetti, topped with these babies, and a side of garlic knots – yum!

Now, let’s get started! To make these Instant Pot meatballs, you’ll need just a few basic pantry ingredients. And the best part? You can prep them in no time, and then let the pressure cooker do its thing!
Here’s the deal – you gotta have egg and breadcrumbs in the mix to keep those meatballs from crumbling apart. And don’t even think about skipping the milk – it’s the secret to rich, flavorful meatballs that’ll make your taste buds do the happy dance!
Printable Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 pound ground meat
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground meat, egg, breadcrumbs, and milk.
- 2. Mix the ingredients until well combined, but be careful not to overmix.
- 3. Form the mixture into meatballs of your desired size.
- 4. Place the meatballs into the Instant Pot.
- 5. Add marinara sauce over the meatballs.
- 6. Seal the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- 7. Once cooking is complete, allow for natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
- 8. Serve the meatballs with spaghetti or in a sub with additional marinara sauce.
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