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Greek Pressure Cooker Meatballs

These juicy Greek-style meatballs are quickly pressure cooked in broth for ultimate tenderness and flavor, made simple with pantry ingredients and finished with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef your main tender protein source
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs helps hold the meatballs together while keeping em soft
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley adds a fresh herby pop
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano provides a classic Italian flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon brings a surprising warm twist
  • 1 egg binds it all up
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for searing before pressure cooking

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl Large

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, oregano, cinnamon, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly.
  2. Form mixture into 1-inch sized meatballs.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides.
  4. Remove meatballs and drain on paper towel-lined plate.
  5. Add browned meatballs to pressure cooker with enough broth to partially submerge.
  6. Seal lid and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  7. Allow natural pressure release before opening. Serve hot with dipping sauce or alone.

Notes

To save time, prep the meatball mix ahead, and skip browning if needed—just pressure cook raw meatballs directly in broth. Store leftovers in fridge or freezer for easy future meals.