Instant Pot Greek-Style Meatballs (Printable Version)

Savory meatballs infused with herbs, served with a bright lemon-feta sauce for a flavorful Mediterranean twist.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Meatballs

01 - 1.1 lb ground beef or lamb
02 - 1 small onion, finely grated
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
06 - 1 tsp dried oregano
07 - 1 tsp salt
08 - ½ tsp black pepper
09 - 1 large egg
10 - ½ cup breadcrumbs (gluten-free optional)
11 - 2 tbsp milk

→ Cooking Liquid

12 - 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes
13 - ½ cup beef or chicken broth
14 - 1 tbsp olive oil
15 - 1 tsp dried oregano
16 - ½ tsp salt

→ Lemon-Feta Sauce

17 - ½ cup Greek yogurt
18 - ⅔ cup crumbled feta cheese
19 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
20 - 1 tsp lemon zest
21 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
22 - 1 tbsp olive oil
23 - Black pepper, to taste

→ To Serve

24 - Fresh parsley or dill, chopped
25 - Lemon wedges

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a large bowl, mix ground meat, onion, garlic, parsley, mint, oregano, salt, pepper, egg, breadcrumbs, and milk gently until just incorporated without overmixing.
02 - Shape the mixture into 16 to 18 golf ball-sized portions.
03 - Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode, heat olive oil, and brown meatballs in batches for about 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
04 - Add crushed tomatoes, broth, oregano, and salt to the pot, stirring and scraping any browned bits from the bottom.
05 - Nestle browned meatballs into the sauce, secure the lid with valve sealed, and cook on Manual/Pressure Cook for 8 minutes.
06 - Quick-release pressure carefully, remove lid, and allow meatballs to rest in sauce for 2 to 3 minutes.
07 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, feta, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, olive oil, and black pepper until smooth.
08 - Plate meatballs topped with tomato sauce and a generous spoonful of lemon-feta sauce; garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy weeknight dinner
  • Gluten-Free option available
02 -
  • Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free meal
  • Do not overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender
03 -
  • Brown meatballs in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot
  • Allow meatballs to rest in sauce after cooking for juicier texture
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