This Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs recipe is a classic dish with a twist. The meatballs are tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor, while the creamy gravy adds richness to every bite. It's a perfect comfort food that can be made in no time using your Instant Pot. Serve it with mashed potatoes or egg noodles for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, garlic, allspice, nutmeg, black pepper, salt, and egg. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Using your hands, shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Turn on the Instant Pot and select the 'Saute' function. Melt the butter in the pot.
- Place the meatballs in the Instant Pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the meatballs from the pot and set aside.
- Add beef broth to the Instant Pot and scrape the bottom to remove any browned bits.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, flour, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Pour the cream mixture into the Instant Pot and stir to combine with the beef broth.
- Return the meatballs to the pot and close the lid. Set the Instant Pot to 'Manual' mode and cook at high pressure for 8 minutes.
- Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
- Open the lid and gently stir the meatballs and gravy. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
