30-Min Instant Pot Meatballs Recipe with Creamy Gravy
Meatballs and gravy are a classic comfort food dish - and for good reasons! This recipe for Instant Pot meatballs and gravy is incredibly delicious, easy to make, and perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The homemade meatballs are tender and juicy, and the gravy is thick and flavorful. The best part is? It takes just 30 minutes of active prep time too! Serve this dish with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or even rice for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 2-3 Tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)
- 1 ½ pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs (panko bread crumbs work great)
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper , to taste
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dehydrated onions (optional)
- 1 cup water (or broth for extra flavors)
For the Gravy
- 2 packets Pioneer Brown Gravy Mix
- 1 cup cold water
- 2 cups boiling water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together all the meatball ingredients using a spatula until well-combined.
- Use a cookie scoop to measure out 1-inch or 2-inch balls (the size is completely up to your preference, but make sure they are all the same size). Then wet your hands and pack the meatballs tightly and place them onto a greased baking sheet or one lined with parchment paper. Freeze until the meatballs are firm.
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode. Once hot, add 2 Tablespoons of oil, then add in the meatballs and stir until browned. Add 1 cup water, then cover with the Instant Pot lid and set it to lock, making sure the vent is closed. Cook on manual high pressure for 5 minutes.
- While the meatballs are cooking, make the gravy. Pour 2 packets of Pioneer Brown Gravy Mix into a medium bowl. Pour 1 cup of cold water and whisk until combined. Pour in the 2 cups of boiling water, and whisk again. Don’t be alarmed if the gravy has not thickened yet at this point - it will once we combine it with the meatballs.
- Once the Instant Pot meatballs are done, quick release the pressure and remove the lid.
- Pour in the prepared gravy mixture and stir until the gravy has thickened. Once the gravy has reached your desired consistency, transfer the delicious meatballs and gravy to a serving bowl and garnish with red pepper flakes and parsley.
- This Instant Pot Meatballs and Gravy is delicious served over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice. ENJOY!
Nutrition
Calories: 547kcal
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