EASY INSTANT POT® COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

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A twist on the grape jelly cocktail meatballs that everybody loves. This recipe uses apricot preserves, but feel free to use grape, orange marmalade, or even cranberry sauce - they're all delicious! Try different flavors of barbecue sauce too! These make the perfect party appetizer, especially when you're low on time!

Provided by France C

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (12 ounce) jar apricot preserves
1 (12 ounce) bottle hickory-flavored barbecue sauce
¼ cup water
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
24 ounces frozen cocktail-size meatballs

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add apricot preserves, barbecue sauce, water, and crushed red pepper and whisk together. Add meatballs and stir to coat.
  • Close and lock the lid; turn venting knob to sealing. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Arrange meatballs on a platter with toothpicks and additional crushed red pepper, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Cholesterol 70.7 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 592 mg, Sugar 29.2 g

Maxamuud Aweys
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's easy to follow and the meatballs are delicious.


Corina Castillo
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover ground meat.


Ad Lem
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I've never made meatballs before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out great!


Nell Tull
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These meatballs are perfect for a party or a potluck. They're easy to make and they're always a hit.


doctor yes
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can use different types of ground meat, sauces, and seasonings to create your own unique meatballs.


Augustine Ebuka
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These meatballs are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Tshephang Mokgapa
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. My family loves it!


Mimi Muhammad
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were actually really good.


Makenna Larimer
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These meatballs were perfect for my party. They were easy to make ahead of time and they were a big hit with my guests.


D Smit
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I would definitely make these meatballs again.


basanta Ghising
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The meatballs were easy to make and they tasted great.


dilder ibrahim
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could use more seasoning.


Nakanjako Beatrice
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These meatballs were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Gujjar Gujjar
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I was really impressed with how well these meatballs turned out. They were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


Jack Hobbs
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These meatballs are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend them!


Murad Alam
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of ground meat, sauces, and seasonings, and it always turns out great.


oli rahman
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These meatballs were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make in the Instant Pot, and they came out perfectly cooked and flavorful.