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Instant Pot Cranberry Meatballs

A quick and flavorful appetizer perfect for holidays or gatherings. Juicy meatballs are coated in a tangy cranberry sauce and made effortlessly in an Instant Pot.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 24 meatballs
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 po ground beef
  • 1 po ground pork
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup milk

For the Sauce:

  • 1 can (14 ounces) cranberry sauce
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Meatballs:
    In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and milk. Mix until evenly combined.
    Roll the mixture into 24 equal-sized meatballs.
    Sear the Meatballs:
    Set the Instant Pot to the sauté mode. Lightly oil the pot, then brown the meatballs in batches (about 2 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
    Make the Sauce:
    Turn off the sauté mode and pour the cranberry sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar into the pot. Stir to combine.
    Cook in the Instant Pot:
    Add the browned meatballs to the sauce, ensuring they are coated.
    Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to pressure cook on high for 10 minutes.
    Release Pressure and Serve:
    Allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then manually release the remaining pressure.
    Gently stir the meatballs to coat them evenly in the sauce. Serve warm.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
  • Serve with toothpicks for easy eating at parties.
Keyword Instant Pot Cranberry Meatballs, Instant Pot Pot Roas