Instant Pot Meatballs

By ceyana

Ingredients

• 1 1 lb of 1 lb of ground beef (85%-90% lean – the less lean, the better for meatballs!)
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 lb of ground pork
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese
• 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup of breadcrumbs
• 2 2 2 tbsp of crushed garlic
• 2 2 2 tsp of seasoned salt
• 1 1 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 1 1 tsp of dried oregano
• 2 2 2 tbsp of dried parsley
• 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup of whole milk
• 1 1 1 large egg, slightly beaten
• 1 1 1 cup of water
• 12” few 12” hero breads
• Provolone cheese slices, for the hero
• Shredded Mozzarella, for the hero

Details

Adapted from pressureluckcooking.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, take ALL of the ingredients (except the sauce, water, hero bread, Provolone and Mozzarella) and mix together well by hand. Everything should form together into a nice, large lump

From the meat mixture, take a meatball-sized amount and roll into a ball. For reference, this should make about 12 when all’s said and done

Pour one 40z jar of the sauce into the Instant Pot and carefully place each meatball (as they are uncooked and still impressionable) in the sauce so they are all on layer on the bottom of the pot. Take the other jar of sauce and pour just enough to cover the tops of the meatballs and then pour in the cup of water (no – the water will not make the sauce too thin nor will it “water it down.” It is essential for the proper pressure to build and you’ll have no idea you ever added it in the first place)

Secure the lid and hit “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” High Pressure for 10 minutes. When done, perform a quick release

After removing the lid, transfer the meatballs and sauce to a serving bowl and serve however you wish! They’re so superb, eating them as is with some sauce and parmesan cheese will be more than satisfying. BUT since I’m in the mood for a meatball parm hero, that’s what we’re gonna do so read on!

Cut one 12” hero bread in half and then cut each half sideways, being careful not to cut all the way through so we can leave one end in tact to support the cheese and meatballs and allow for easy resting once in the broiler. Layer each half of bread with 2 slices of Provolone each, 2 meatballs each with sauce spooned over it and finished with as much shredded Mozzarella you desire. Pop into the toaster oven (or regular oven) and set to broil.  Keeping on eye on it so it doesn’t burn, let cool for 5 minutes until the cheese is all melted/slightly browned and the bread is slightly toasted

Enjoy!