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Turkey meatballs over mashed potatoes.

Instant Pot Turkey Meatballs

Made with ground turkey, garlic, shallots, parmesan and an egg, these Instant Pot Turkey Meatballs are easy to make for a quick and satisfying meal.

Note: Made in a 6-qt Instant Pot

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Pressurize Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 308 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

For the meatballs:

  • 1 pound (454 g) ground turkey
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) black pepper
  • 1 shallot finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon (0.05 g) dried parsley
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • 1/4 cup (27 g) breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg optional
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 2/3 cup (158 ml) chicken broth

For the gravy:

  • 2 tablespoons (28 g) butter
  • 2 tablespoons (16 g) cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the turkey, salt, pepper, shallot, garlic, parsley, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and egg (if desired). Mix just until combined. Don't overwork.
  • Form 12 meatballs from the mixture.
  • Heat the Instant Pot on sauté mode. When hot, add the oil. Then add the meatballs and sear until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Allow them to sear well before turning, so they don't stick to the pan.
  • Turn off sauté mode.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and use a spatula to carefully deglaze the bottom of the pot.
  • Close the lid and turn the pressure valve to sealing, if necessary. Press the pressure cook or manual button and set the cook time to 6 minutes.
  • After the time is up, allow a 5-minute natural release, then manually release the remaining pressure.
  • To make the gravy, turn back on sauté mode and remove the meatballs from the pot. Once the pot is hot, add the butter. Stir together the cornstarch and water and add it to the pot. Whisk constantly until the gravy boils and thickens. Return the meatballs to the pot to warm them up in the gravy.
  • Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or on its own.

Notes

  • If the turkey meatballs are sticking to the bottom of the pan, make sure you allow them to fully sear before moving them. This will help them release from the pan easier.

Nutrition

Calories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 34gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 769mgPotassium: 418mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 185mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Turkey
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