Instant Pot Meatballs and Gravy – Meatballs pressure cooked in a brown gravy with onions and spices make a quick and easy dinner with all the comforts of a home cooked meal.
After a long busy day, sometimes I find myself without a plan for dinner. Anyone else out there do that! I can say this is me far too often lately (I know a food blogger does this too). But just have to be real my friends.
My mind is going a millions places (Like all these chocolate recipes I am working on for CHOCTOBERFEST next week – a whole week devoted to chocolate)! AND who wouldn’t rather think about Chocolate than dinner right! I head out the door in a hurry and forget to lay something out or just forget my name for the day – lol.
This is why I love my Instant Pot. I can whip anything up in no time.
I am sure that isn’t any of you, right – WINK WINK! I won’t tell a soul!! But, I must say, the beauty of this meal is it is delicious enough to plan for it. Meatballs and Gravy do sound like the perfect home cooked comfort meal – Don’t you agree? So let’s get cooking “good looking” – My grandpa used to say that – so it just popped out of my mouth y’all! 😉
What you will need to make Meatballs and Gravy in Pressure Cooker
- Frozen Meatballs
- Butter (I like to use garlic & herb butter, but regular is fine too)
- Sliced Onions
- Family Sized Jar of Brown Gravy
- Garlic
- Pepperoncinis (optional)
- Beef Broth
- Salt & Pepper
How to Make Instant Pot Meatballs and Gravy
Step 1. Set Instant Pot to saute (I use a 6 quart Instant Pot). Melt butter, add in onions and saute until they begin to soften. Add in garlic. Saute 1 minute.
Step 2. Pour in beef broth and scrape bottom of pot to deglaze. Get any stuck bits off the bottom. Add in salt and pepper and stir.
Step 3. Pour in meatballs, cover with gravy. Add pepperoncinis and juice. Cover with lid and set to lock. Make sure vent is closed. Set to manual high pressure for 6 minutes.
Step 4. After cooking time is up, use quick release method (open valve to release steam and pressure). Remove lid and stir.
Putting a simple meal together with no guilt, because it tastes delicious, and sharing it with the people you love is what’s important! I hope you all enjoy getting this easy meal on your family table!
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Instant Pot Meatballs and Gravy
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp garlic and herb butter
- 1/2 cup sweet onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 16 ounces meat balls, frozen
- 18 ounce jar beef gravy
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncinis with juice (optional)
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to saute (I use a 6 quart Instant Pot). Melt butter, add in onions and saute until they begin to soften. Add in garlic. Saute 1 minute.
- Pour in beef broth and scrape bottom of pot to deglaze. Get any stuck bits off the bottom. Add in salt and pepper and stir.
- Pour in meatballs, cover with gravy. Add pepperoncinis and juice. Cover with lid and set to lock. Make sure vent is closed. Set to manual high pressure for 6 minutes.
- After cooking time is up, use quick release method (open valve to release steam and pressure). Remove lid and stir.
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Nadine says
November 27, 2018 at 3:27 pmI have yet to find a frozen meatball that tastes good. Can you recommend one?
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
November 30, 2018 at 6:44 amI know what you mean. I love the ones my Publix store makes fresh and I freeze them, or often make them myself with this recipe minus the mariniara and cheese https://www.soulfullymade.com/cheesy-skillet-meatballs-in-marinara-sauce/ . I do have good luck with the Sam’s club brand and I will have to look there is one other that is pretty good in the grocery store. Nothing beats one homemade though (I agree).
Penny says
April 19, 2019 at 7:22 pmThank you! This was fast and easy and my family enjoyed it. I used frozen gluten free meatballs and instead of jarred gravy I used a cup of water with a gluten free gravy packet. (I have a GF kid) I did add some beef broth first to be sure the gravy didn’t burn. I served with mashed potatoes and green beans. Everyone was happy!
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
April 20, 2019 at 12:57 pmThank you Penny! I am glad you could adapt it work with your Gluten Free needs! It’s a win when everyone is happy with meal ;)!
Carolr says
October 25, 2018 at 2:09 pmCan this be made with homemade meatballs and a Dutch oven not a pressure cooker?
nikki@soulfullymade.com says
October 26, 2018 at 9:37 amYes, You can certainly make this in a dutch oven. I would cook bring to a boil and then turn down to simmer about 45 minutes to an hour, so that the flavors come together and the meatballs cook.
Julia says
October 19, 2018 at 8:11 amThis looks soooo good! I know it would be a hit at our house.
nikki@soulfullymade.com says
October 19, 2018 at 2:27 pmThank you so much Julia! I love how quick this one is for an easy dinner option!
Carlee says
October 14, 2018 at 9:27 amThat looks like comfort food at its finest. I can’t wait to give this a try!