Easy Instant Pot Meatballs & Marinara

February 27, 2022

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Enjoy super flavorful and tender Meatballs and Marinara in minutes in your Instant Pot! This version is easily adaptable for Keto eaters and delicious served over zucchini noodles, cauliflower rice, or on their own for a filling main dish.

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Ingredients

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	1/4cup cup olive oil
	1/2cup minced onion or 3 TB onion powder
	2Tablespoons minced garlic 1 TB granulated garlic
	Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
	2teaspoons Italian seasoning
	128 oz can crushed tomatoes
	1/4cup chopped basil
	1 1/4teaspoons kosher salt more to taste
	1/4teaspoon black pepper
	1/4cup water

Meatballs

	1lb 85% ground beef or meatloaf mix
	1 egg lightly beaten
	1/3cup fine grated Parmesan cheese
	2tablespoons minced fresh parsley
	2teaspoons granulated garlic
	2teaspoons Italian seasoning
	1teaspoon kosher salt
	Optional additional basil shaved Parmesan, and shredded mozzarella for garnish

Nutritional Information

502kcal Calories

21g Carbohydrates

29g Protein

34g Fat

10g Saturated Fat

123mg Cholesterol

1808mg Sodium

1048mg Potassium

5g Fiber

10g Sugar

835IU Vitamin A

24.4mg Vitamin C

238mg Calcium

6.4mg Iron

Directions

1.

Set Instant Pot to Saute Low and add olive oil. Add onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring often, until soft. (Note: if using onion powder instead of raw onion skip this step)

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2.

Add garlic if using, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning and cook for 1 minute.

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3.

Add tomatoes, basil, and salt and simmer 1 minute. Press Cancel to turn Instant Pot off while you make meatballs. Note: If you’re not using raw onions and garlic on the Keto plan, simply combine all sauce ingredients (using onion and garlic powder) in Instant Pot and continue with recipe from here.

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4.

To make meatballs, gently mix together all ingredients and shape into 16, 2” meatballs.

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5.

Place meatballs into single layer in sauce in Instant Pot. Seal pot and set on High Pressure to cook for 9 minutes.

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6.

Carefully quick release steam when done cooking and serve topped with optional basil, parmesan and shredded mozzarella.

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