Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Turkey with this quick and easy Instant Pot Turkish Meatball recipe. Juicy, tender meatballs packed with aromatic spices and fresh ingredients make for a delightful meal that can be served over rice, in pita bread, or alongside a salad. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this dish will become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup water or broth (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef or lamb with onion, garlic, bread crumbs, pine nuts (if using), parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place on a plate.
- Set your Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Add olive oil and brown the meatballs for about 3-4 minutes on all sides.
- Remove meatballs and pour in water or broth to deglaze the pot. Return the meatballs to the pot.
- Close the lid securely and set to 'Manual' mode for 10 minutes at high pressure. Allow natural release for 5 minutes before quick-releasing any remaining pressure.
- If desired, remove meatballs after cooking and switch back to 'Sauté' mode to reduce excess liquid until thickened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (30g)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg