Sweet and Sour Meatballs in Instant Pot

Frozen Meatballs in your Instant Pot is going to be your new favorite meal! It is so delicious and fast and easy to make. Everyone will want this recipe!

Instant Pot Meatballs

Making frozen meatballs into a delicious meal has always been one of my favorite go-to dinner ideas.

Frozen meatballs in your Instant Pot is another game-changer. There have been many times when the day has been so busy.

With kids in school, sports, running a business and making time for family and friends sometimes what I’m making for dinner falls on the bottom of the totem pole.

Yet, we all have to eat! This is why Instant Pot Meatballs will become your best friend, too.

One of my favorites is this sweet and sour type version that my whole family loves.

The flavors are unbeatable and seriously make my taste buds dance around in my mouth.

I don’t think my kids ever turned the nose up to this meal!

What Can I Serve With This?

I love serving this dish with rice.

I think the extra juice makes the rice taste especially good.

You could cook jasmine, long-grain, white, brown, basmati- basically any type of rice that you like!

But there are other alternatives as well.

These meatballs are always good alongside any veggie.

Here is a few of our favorite vegetables that would taste delicious alongside this dish.

• Instant Pot Asparagus with Garlic Butter
• Sweet Instant Pot Carrots
• Skillet Creamed Corn

Other yummy ideas could include:

• Honey Bread
• Baked Potatoes
• Easy Parmesan Bread Sticks
• Gluten-Free Corn Bread

Frozen Meatballs in Instant Pot

It is so easy to cook meatballs in the Instant Pot. We love using them in this recipe, but you can cook them with your favorite spaghetti sauce or even just with a little bit of water.

Whatever you do, here are the basics of cooking frozen meatballs in the Instant Pot:

• 1 cup of liquid of some kind
• Manual high pressure for five minutes
• Quick pressure release

Substitutions

If you don’t have chili sauce there are a few alternatives. It may not come out tasting exactly the same- but it will do the trick.

In place of chili sauce, you could use chili paste, ketchup, or any kind of BBQ sauce. You could add red pepper flakes to give it an added kick.

I always use frozen meatballs but you could make your own. I would cook them thoroughly before mixing them with the sauce.

I don’t recommend swapping the grape jelly for anything else. It really is what gives it the stellar taste. However, you can always give it a try. If you do- let me know what you think!

FAQ

Can I reheat my food in an instant pot? Yes, by using the steam function. Put the food in the Instant Pot. Put the regular lid on, and put the venting knob in the sealing position. Press the Steam button. Continue to adjust the time up or down as needed.

Can you overcook meatballs in the sauce? They most like won’t end up overcooked as long as they are left simmering on a low temperature and the meatballs aren’t overcooked before entering the sauce.

How do I cook precooked meatballs in the oven? Preheat oven to 350 degrees and then place the desired amount of frozen meatballs in a baking dish or pan. Heat for about 20-25 minutes.

What meatballs do you use? We personally love the Kirkland brand of meatballs, and they taste great. However, you can really use any variety or brand that you want.

Grape Jelly Meatballs

Ingredients

1/2 of a 12 oz bottle of chili sauce

1 cup grape jelly

1\2 cup water

20-25 frozen meatballs

Instructions

Place chili sauce, grape jelly, and water in the pot of the Instant Pot and mix until combined.

Add meatballs and cover with sauce.

Place lid on and set to sealing.

Set timer to five minutes on manual high pressure.

Once the timer goes over, quick pressure release all of the pressure

Set to saute and stir until sauce is thickened. You may add a mixture of 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water to help thicken.