Description
These Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs are a classic comfort food made easy in a pressure cooker. Tender meatballs simmer in a rich and creamy gravy, making it a delicious and satisfying meal that’s ready in no time.
Ingredients
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For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (Panko recommended)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped or shredded
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for frying
For the Gravy:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 3/4 cup sour cream
For Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Make Meatballs: Combine all meatball ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Shape into 1-inch meatballs (about 40 meatballs).
- Brown Meatballs: Select “Sauté” function on your Instant Pot and heat olive oil. Brown meatballs in batches on all sides. Remove meatballs and set aside.
- Make Gravy: Melt butter in the Instant Pot. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in beef broth and season with salt and pepper. Add meatballs back to the pot.
- Pressure Cook: Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” on high pressure for 8 minutes. Quick release pressure after the cooking cycle is complete.
- Finish: Remove meatballs from the pot. Select “Sauté” function again and simmer the gravy for 4-5 minutes to reduce and thicken. Stir in sour cream. Pour gravy over meatballs and garnish with fresh dill and parsley.
Notes
- Yield: This recipe makes about 40 meatballs.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 400kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg