Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs recipe with a creamy sauce, perfect for a comforting meal. These flavorful meatballs are a classic Swedish dish, made quickly in the Instant Pot.
Ingredients
Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 small onion, finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine beef, pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, allspice, and nutmeg. Shape into 1-inch meatballs.
- Brown Meatballs: Sauté meatballs in olive oil in the Instant Pot until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Cook Meatballs: Deglaze the pot with beef broth, then return meatballs to the pot and pressure cook for 8 minutes. Quick release pressure.
- Thicken Sauce: Whisk cornstarch with water and add to the pot. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish: Stir in cream, mustard, and soy sauce. Return meatballs, simmer, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve over egg noodles or mashed potatoes for a comforting meal.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
