Best 4 Pressure Cooker Lamb Meatballs Recipes

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Are you a fan of tender, juicy, and flavorful lamb meatballs? Look no further! In this article, we will take you on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of creating perfect pressure cooker lamb meatballs. From selecting the finest lamb mince to mastering the art of spicing and seasoning, we'll guide you through every step of the process. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a dish that combines the convenience of a pressure cooker with the richness and depth of lamb. So, grab your apron and prepare to elevate your cooking skills as we embark on this delicious adventure.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PRESSURE COOKER LAMB MEATBALLS



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This recipe for lamb meatballs with a Greek-inspired tomato sauce, adapted from the cookbook author and pressure-cooking maven Lorna Sass, comes together in well under an hour.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, meatballs, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
1 large egg
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup bread crumbs
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons milk or water
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup coarsely chopped onions
1 medium green pepper, seeded andcoarsely chopped
1/2 cup dry red wine or dry vermouth
1/2 cup water
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes in purée (or substitute a 28-ouncecan of plum tomatoes, including liquid, combined with a 6-ounce can oftomato paste)
1/2 to 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/3 cup pitted, chopped kalamata olives
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, plus more for garnish
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 to 2 teaspoons sugar (optional)
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, blend the first 9 ingredients for the meatballs. Moisten your palms with water, and shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
  • In a 4-quart or larger pressure cooker, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add the onions and green pepper, and cook over medium high heat, stirring frequently, until the onions begin to soften, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the wine, scraping up any browned bits sticking to the bottom of the cooker. Boil until the wine is reduced by half, about 1 minute. Stir in the water, and add the meatballs in one or two layers. Pour the tomatoes over the meatballs. (Do not stir.) Sprinkle on the garlic powder.
  • Lock the lid in place. Over high heat, bring to high pressure. Reduce the heat just enough to maintain high pressure, and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat. Quick-release the pressure by setting the cooker under cold running water. Remove the lid, tilting it away from you to allow the steam to escape.
  • Split a meatball in half to check for doneness. If necessary, cover the cooker, and simmer until done.
  • Gently stir in the olives, feta, parsley, crushed red pepper, oregano, cinnamon and a tablespoon of olive oil, if needed, to give the sauce a rich finish. Simmer a few minutes. Season to taste with sugar, salt and pepper (go easy on the salt, as the olives and feta have plenty). Serve in shallow bowls, garnished with feta.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 771, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 53 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 22 grams, Sodium 1341 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PRESSURE COOKER SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS



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Spaghetti and meatballs isn't necessarily any faster when made in an electric pressure cooker, but it does take away a lot of hands-on work. And it can all be done in one pot instead of the usual two to three it would take on the stove. Here, the meatballs, which are not fried but cooked entirely in the sauce, are gently spiced and very tender - the height of kid-friendly cuisine. The ricotta topping is optional, but it makes the whole thing especially creamy and rich. If you have some homemade marinara sauce in the freezer, or a favorite store-bought kind, you can substitute 3 1/4 cups of it here. Olive fans take note: Adding 1/4 cup sliced pitted olives to the sauce will probably make you very happy come dinnertime.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, very thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 basil sprigs, plus more thinly sliced for serving
8 ounces spaghetti (not thin spaghetti), broken in half
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
1 cup ricotta (optional)
1 pound ground beef (or substitute veal, pork or turkey)
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons chopped basil
1 large egg
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 to 2 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced

Steps:

  • Set pressure cooker to the sauté function, and heat 2 tablespoons oil in the pot. Stir in garlic, red pepper and black pepper, and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Stir in tomatoes, salt and basil sprigs; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes (lower the sauté function to low or briefly turn the machine off if the sauce splatters too much).
  • Meanwhile, make the meatballs: In a large bowl, mix together beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan, chopped basil, egg, salt and garlic. Roll into 1 1/4-inch balls.
  • Pour 1 cup water into sauce in pot, scraping up any browned bits on bottom of pot (if you don't do this, the burn light may turn on). Scatter uncooked spaghetti over the sauce. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon oil over spaghetti, stirring gently (try to keep the spaghetti on top of the sauce), then top with meatballs.
  • Cover and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. Manually release the pressure, then remove the cover and stir to separate the spaghetti. Stir in 2 tablespoons Parmesan. At this point, the pasta will be almost but not quite cooked through. Place the top back on the pressure cooker (loosely) and let it sit for 3 to 10 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and spaghetti is al dente but not mushy.
  • Serve dolloped with ricotta, if using, and sprinkled with thinly sliced basil and more Parmesan if you like.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 743, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 961 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 1 gram

PRESSURE COOKER MEATBALLS



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For all you pressure cooker addicts like me, here is a great recipe for weeknight dinners...the leftovers are great re-heated. Of course you can serve without the noodles for a smorgasbord or pot-luck. Adapted from "125 Best Pressure Cooker Recipes" by Cinda Chavich (my favorite pressure cooker cookbook). She uses dill in her meatballs, I don't like dill, so I make mine with thyme and oregano. You can easily customize the type and amount of spices. I actually add a liberal dose of Hungarian Paprika to the sauce. Definitely mince the onion, a bigger chop does not mix well, as the meatballs are small. The sauce is more thin than thick, so sometimes I add a little "Wondra". Enjoy!

Provided by Mrs Goodall

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 slice whole wheat bread
1/2 cup milk
1 lb extra lean ground beef
8 ounces ground pork
1 egg
1 small onion, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
0.75 (14 ounce) can chicken stock, diluted with equal amount of water (you can sub homemade beef broth for the chicken broth)
1/2 cup whipping cream
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
cooked egg noodles
herbs, garnish (parsley, fresh herbs anything you like to add some color)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, soak bread in milk until absorbed. Using your hands, break up bread; mix in beef and pork. Stir in egg, minced onion, thyme, oregano and salt. Form into 3/4 inch (2 cm) balls. This is often a smaller size than you think! Set aside.
  • In a pressure cooker, melt butter over medium-high heat; stir in flour until moistened. Gradually whisk in beef broth and water. Bring to a simmer. Carefully transfer meatballs to sauce.
  • Lock the lid in place and bring cooker up to full pressure over medium -high heat. Reduce to medium-low, just to maintain even pressure, and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and release pressure quickly. Stir in cream and simmer until sauce is creamy and thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve over cooked egg noodles, sprinkled with garnish of choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632.4, Fat 43.9, SaturatedFat 22.6, Cholesterol 235.4, Sodium 684, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.5, Protein 41.1

PRESSURE COOKER MEATBALLS



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Beef and rice combine for fancy pressure cooked meatballs. From GetRecipe.com (Regulator Rocking Slowly while cooking, refer to your users manual)

Provided by KissaMew

Categories     Meat

Time 15m

Yield 1 pot, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup uncooked rice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 small onion, minced
1 cup tomato juice
3/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Combine meat, rice, salt, pepper, and onion.
  • Shape into meatballs.
  • Heat tomato juice and water in cooker. Drop meatballs into juice mixture.
  • Close cover and place pressure regulator on pipe, cook for 10 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. In other words, secure pressure cooker lid properly, bring the heat up to begin the regulator rocking and when that begins lower the heat until the regulator rocks slowly.
  • Remove from heat and let pressure drop by itself. Use precaution and open the lid away from yourself after the pressure cooker valve stops steaming.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.5, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 115.7, Sodium 858.8, Carbohydrate 23.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.9, Protein 33.9

Tips:

  • Use ground lamb with a fat content of at least 20% to ensure juicy meatballs.
  • Add bread crumbs to the meatball mixture to help bind the ingredients together and prevent them from becoming dry.
  • Season the meatballs generously with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices.
  • Form the meatballs into small, uniform balls about 1 inch in diameter.
  • Brown the meatballs in a pan before adding them to the pressure cooker. This will help develop flavor and prevent them from sticking to the pot.
  • Use a flavorful liquid, such as beef broth, chicken broth, or tomato sauce, to cook the meatballs in the pressure cooker.
  • Cook the meatballs at high pressure for 10-12 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
  • Serve the meatballs over rice, pasta, or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion:

Pressure cooker lamb meatballs are an easy and delicious weeknight meal. They can be made with a variety of ingredients and are always a hit with the family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give pressure cooker lamb meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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