Instant pot swedish meatballs using frozen meatballs

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How to cook frozen meatballs in the Instant Pot
Ingredients and substitutions
What sauces to toss them in
Ideas on how to use them
Storing and reheating
More Instant Pot beef recipes
Meal prep tools for this recipe
Can Swedish meatballs be cooked from frozen?
Can you cook frozen meatballs from frozen?
How long do you cook frozen meatballs in crockpot?
How do you keep Swedish meatballs from falling apart?

These Instant Pot Frozen Meatballs are so easy to make and they come together in just 15 minutes – read on for ideas on how to use them!

How to cook frozen meatballs in the Instant Pot

Add all the sauce ingredients to the Instant Pot and stir.
Add frozen meatballs on top of the sauce.
Pressure cook the frozen meatballs and sauce for 5 minutes.
Quick release the lid once done. Serve and enjoy!

Ingredients and substitutions

BBQ sauce – use a store-bought BBQ sauce or mix together ketchup, mustard and brown sugar to create your own variation.
Ketchup – use a store-bought ketchup or add extra bbq sauce.
Honey – coconut nectar, agave nectar or maple syrup are great substitutes for honey.
Beef broth – use a chicken broth in place of beef broth if you’re in a pinch.
Garlic – fresh or jarred minced garlic is preferred but garlic powder will also work in this recipe.
Frozen fully cooked meatballs – any store-bought bag of frozen cooked meatballs will work. Feel free to choose turkey meatballs or chicken meatballs for a leaner option.

What sauces to toss them in

If you’re not a fan of BBQ sauce, you can still make these frozen meatballs with almost any sauce of your choice. If you are not sure what else to toss with your Instant Pot meatballs, here is some inspiration:

Toss meatballs in a spaghetti sauce. Add the sauce and meatballs to cooked pasta for an easy spaghetti recipe.
Orange marmalade or honey garlic sauce will add the perfect sweet flavour to your meatballs.
Teriyaki sauce is the perfect sauce to toss your meatballs in if you’re looking to make a quick stir fry.
Use a creamy sauce to make the perfect Swedish meatball recipe that Ikea can’t compare with.

Ideas on how to use them

Meatballs are an easy and delicious source of protein that can be incorporated into many different dishes. Once you’ve made your meatballs you can create hearty soups, flatbreads, pastas, subs and casseroles. If you’re looking for a quick and easy meal, a foolproof way to enjoy your meatballs are alone with a side of veggies and portion of rice.

Storing and reheating

If there are any leftover meatballs that you won’t be using immediately, store them in an airtight container in the fridge. The meatballs will last up to 5 days in the fridge, so it’s a great option for prepping the ingredients ahead of time.

Once you’re ready to enjoy your meatballs, take as much as you’d like to use from the container and warm it up in the microwave for up to 2 minutes. If you prefer not to use a microwave, heat the meatballs in a pan on the stove.

More Instant Pot beef recipes

Ultra tender beef tips
Ground beef (fresh or frozen)
Mongolian beef

Meal prep tools for this recipe

Grab some glass meal prep bowls if you plan on turning these meatballs into your weekly lunches.
Use these Ziploc bag holders if you’re adding meatballs to freezer bags then storing them

1/2 cup BBQ sauce
1/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup beef broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (48oz) bag frozen fully cooked meatballs

Add all ingredients to Instant Pot in the order in which they are listed, stirring sauce ingredients and adding meatballs over top (make sure they are frozen!)
Place lid on Instant Pot and make sure valve is set to seal. Press the pressure cook button and set to high, then cook for 5 minutes. Instant Pot will take about 5-10 minutes to come to pressure then pressure cook for 5 minutes.
Do a quick release of the pressure on the Instant Pot by flicking the switch at the top with a spoon. Open the lid when pressure gauge has dropped and the lid opens easily. Serve and enjoy!

Can Swedish meatballs be cooked from frozen?

We recommend you prepare the product from frozen. Instructions: 175ºC, 350ºF, Gas Mark 4 for 20 - 25 minutes. Instructions: Fry on medium heat for 10 - 12 minutes.

Can you cook frozen meatballs from frozen?

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C / gas mark 4. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil. Place the frozen meatballs on the lined tray in a single layer. Bake the meatballs for about 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.

How long do you cook frozen meatballs in crockpot?

How long do I cook frozen meatballs in the slow cooker? Cook for 2.5 hours on high or 4 hours on low, stirring occasionally. The meatballs should be hot in the center and very moist after warming up.

How do you keep Swedish meatballs from falling apart?

Add a lightly beaten egg, but not too much. Egg acts as a binder for the ingredients, but you only need a small amount. One small egg will do for one pound of minced meat. Alternatively, if you're following an egg-free diet, you could soak fresh bread in milk, squeezing out any excess milk, to use as a binder.