The first time I had Swedish Meatballs was at Ikea and I have to admit, I fell in love with them! Today I’m sharing a fantastic Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs recipe. This can be served in a number of ways and this creamy meatball sauce will leave you wanting more!
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What Are Swedish Meatballs?
Growing up I had meatballs many times, however this was always Italian meatballs, cooked in a rich tomato sauce.
Swedish Meatballs on the other hand are cooked in a rich roux-based gravy stock and have cream and sometimes mustard to bring out a fantastic and unique flavour. I
love both Italian and Swedish meatballs and today I’m sharing with you the best pressure cooker Swedish meatball recipe around!
What makes Swedish meatballs different?
There are a few things that set Swedish meatballs apart from other meatball recipes. First, they usually contain a mixture of pork and beef, which gives them a unique flavor.
Second, they’re traditionally seasoned with a variety of spices, including allspice, nutmeg, and white pepper. This combination of spices gives Swedish meatballs their signature flavor.
Finally, Instant pot swedish meatballs are usually served with a creamy sauce, which helps to balance out the flavors.
What To Serve wITH sWEDISH mEATBALLS
Swedish meatballs taste amazing and they go well with both mashed potatoes or boiled potatoes, pasta, rice or noodles. Traditionally
Swedish meatballs are served with lingonberry jam – which is my favourite way to eat them! However with this amazing recipe there is no need to visit Ikea, just make these in your Instant pot and you’r kids will go wild!
Ingredients needed for swedish meatballs
- 1 bag homestyle beef meatballs
- 1 white onion
- 1 – 28 oz beef broth
- 1 – 16 oz rotini pasta; cook as directed on the box.
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt (add more as tasted)
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 cup water
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How to cook swedish meatballs in the instant pot
Cook pasta on stove as directed on the box. Drain and set aside. This can be done as the meatballs are steaming.
Place Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs Into Steamer basket.
Place steamer basket into the instant pot. Pour in 1 cup water. Add in meatballs. Place lid on instant pot. Set valve to sealed position.
Pressure Cook Your Meatballs
Cook on manual or high pressure for 6 minutes. Once the instant pot stops counting release pressure. Remove lid. Remove meatballs to a bowl and cover.
Drain Liquid From Your Inner Pot
Drain juice from pot insert. Place insert back into the pot. Pour in beef broth and sliced onions. Set to saute mode.
In a liquid measuring cup whisk heavy cream, cornstarch, and seasonings. This will make the cornstarch slurry that will thicken the sauce like a gravy.
Thicken Your Swedish Meatball sauce
Pour cornstarch slurry into the pot with the beef broth. Bring to a boil on saute mode for about 5 minutes as it starts to thicken turn of pot and let cook for a few minutes.
Combine With Meatballs
Add meatballs and pasta to the pot and toss well. Taste to see if more pepper or salt is needed.
Serve with fresh rosemary for a little extra flavor.
Your pressure cooker meatballs are now ready to serve.
Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs And Pasta
If you want to have a little twist with the taste of your usual pasta recipe, then try this Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs and Pasta Recipe now!
Ingredients
- 1 bag homestyle beef meatballs
- 1 white onion
- 1 - 28 oz beef broth
- 1 - 16 oz rotini pasta; cook as directed on the box.
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt (add more as tasted)
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Cook pasta on stove as directed on the box. Drain and set aside. This can be done as the meatballs are steaming. Place steamer basket into the instant pot. Pour in 1 cup water. Add in meatballs. Place lid on instant pot. Set valve to sealed position.
Cook on manual or high pressure for 6 minutes. Once the instant pot stops counting release pressure. Remove lid. Remove meatballs to a bowl and cover. Drain juice from pot insert. Place insert back into the pot. Pour in beef broth and sliced onions. Set to sauté mode.
In a liquid measuring cup whisk heavy cream, cornstarch, and seasonings. This will make the cornstarch slurry that will thicken the sauce like a gravy.
our cornstarch slurry into the pot with he beef broth. Bring to a boil on sauté mode for about 5 minutes as it starts to thicken turn of pot and let cook for a few minutes. Add meatballs and pasta to the pot and toss well. Taste to see if more pepper or salt is needed.
Serve with fresh rosemary for a little extra flavor. Your pressure cooker meatballs are now ready to serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 447Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1311mgCarbohydrates: 47gFiber: 3gSugar: 4gProtein: 12g
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About Angela Milnes
Angela Milnes is a Qualified Early Years Teacher who has specialised in teaching. She has a wealth of experience teaching young children and adults. Angela has also taught cooking classes and loves to share both family recipes and easy instant pot recipes here on The Instant Pot Table. Follow her on Pinterest!
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