These tender and juicy meatballs are cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot, smothered in a rich, creamy gravy. This dish is easy to prepare and perfect for serving over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles, making it a family favorite comfort meal.
Place the steamer basket into the instant pot. Add 1 cup water.
Pour in frozen meatballs. Add chopped peppers, onions, and mushrooms to the top.
Place the lid on the pot. Set the valve to a sealed position. Press the pressure cook or manual button and set the time to 6 minutes.
Once the instant pot stops counting quick release the pressure via the valve.
Remove all the meatballs and vegetables to a bowl. Remove the steamer basket.
Remove the insert and drain the liquid. Replace insert back into the instant pot.
Place 1 and ½ cup water into the instant pot. Pour in gravy packs and whisk well.
Set the Instant Pot to saute mode. Then add all the meatballs and vegetables back into the pot. Stir often until gravy thickens up around the meatballs.
Turn off saute mode.
Serve on hoagie rolls with provolone or parmesan cheese.
Notes
Choose ground beef with a higher fat content, such as 85% lean, to create juicier meatballs as an alternative to using frozen ones.If your gravy is too thin, you can thicken it by cooking it down over low heat or by adding a slurry of cornstarch and water.