Imagine a dish that transforms ordinary ingredients into a mouthwatering masterpiece in under 40 minutes - welcome to the most irresistible one-pot meal that will have your family begging for seconds! This Instant Pot Meatballs with Red Potatoes and Creamy Parmesan Sauce is not just a recipe, it's a culinary experience that combines tender, juicy meatballs, perfectly cooked red potatoes, and a luxuriously rich Parmesan sauce that will make your taste buds dance with pure delight.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 lb red potatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, and Italian seasoning. Mix thoroughly using your hands until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Shape the meat mixture into uniform meatballs, approximately
- 5 inches in diameter. Aim to create about 12-14 meatballs.
- Wash and halve the red potatoes, ensuring they are roughly similar in size for even cooking.
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and brown the meatballs for 2-3 minutes on each side, creating a nice golden exterior. Remove and set aside.
- Add halved red potatoes to the Instant Pot, placing the browned meatballs on top of the potatoes.
- Pour heavy cream over the meatballs and potatoes, ensuring even coverage.
- Close the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Once cooking is complete, perform a quick release of pressure.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the meatballs and potatoes, allowing it to melt into the creamy sauce.
- Let the dish rest for 3-5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or additional Parmesan cheese if desired, and serve hot.
Tips
- For the most tender meatballs, avoid overmixing the meat mixture - this can make them tough.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure meatballs reach an internal temperature of 160°F for food safety.
- Cut potatoes into similar-sized pieces to guarantee even cooking.
- Don't skip browning the meatballs - this step adds incredible depth of flavor.
- Let the dish rest after cooking to allow the sauce to thicken and flavors to meld.
- For a lighter version, you can substitute ground turkey and use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Fresh Parmesan cheese will melt more smoothly and provide a richer flavor compared to pre-grated varieties.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 550kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Cholesterol: 160mg
