Instant Pot Italian Meatballs
Total Time: 1 1⁄2 hoursYield: 6 Servings
Source: www.delish.com
Category: Beef
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 pound Ground Beef1⁄2 pound Italian Sausage
1 whole Onion (finely chopped)
4 cloves Garlic (minced)
1⁄2 cup Panko
1⁄2 cup Parmesan
1⁄2 cup Parsley (chopped)
2 whole Eggs
2 tablespoons Heavy Cream
1 teaspoon Salt
1⁄2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
1⁄4 cup Red Wine
56 ounces Crushed Tomatoes
Directions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, sausage, 1/2 onion, 2 cloves garlic, Panko, Parmesan, 1/4 cup parsley, heavy cream and eggs gently with hands until completely incorporated. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and form into 24 balls.
- Add the meatballs to a sheet pan covered with foil. Broil for 7 minutes then flip over and broil for another 7 minutes.
- Set Instant Pot to Sauté setting on high and heat oil. When oil is shimmering, add 1/2 onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, garlic, and oregano, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in wine and simmer for 1 minute.
- Add crushed tomatoes and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and stir, then add meatballs. Lock lid and set to Pressure Cook on high for 8 minutes. Do a quick release, making sure to wait until cycle is complete before unlocking and removing lid. Sprinkle with the rest of the parsley and serve immediately.