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Turkey Instant Pot Meatballs

Make these turkey Instant Pot meatballs for a quick weeknight meal for the whole family. They are made with ground turkey, parmesan cheese, and loads of fresh garlic, yum. Make them gluten free with an easy substitution and serve on top of your favorite side.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 202kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey see notes
  • 1/3 cup diced onions
  • 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs see notes
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese finely grated or shredded
  • 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon milk or non-dairy milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 1/2 cups marinara sauce see notes

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients together (except for the pasta sauce.) I like to use my hands here but you can also use a spoon.
  • Divide evenly into 16 meatballs, about the size of a golfball- maybe a little smaller.
  • Spray the bottom of your Instant Pot with some oil. Pour in the pasta sauce. Place the meatballs in the sauce, and if they overlap, that’s completely fine.
  • Cook on “manual” and “high pressure” for 7 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, Carefully release all of the pressure, and serve over your favorite pasta, gluten free pasta, on a salad, rice, whatever works… they’re wonderful!

Notes

  • Turkey: Be sure to use 90/10 or 85/15. Alternatively, you can use ground pork or beef.
  • Bread crumbs: Substitute gluten free bread crumbs to make this recipe completely gluten free.
  • Sauce: Use your favorite red sauce here. I like using a high quality marinara sauce, arrabbiata (spicy) or vodka sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 1357mg | Potassium: 817mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Calcium: 126mg