Instant Pot Beer French Onion Soup Meatballs

French onion soup meatballs are made ENTIRELY in the instant pot with flavorful beer and gooey swiss cheese. -- all the things you love about French onion soup in meatball form!

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Instant Pot Beer French Onion Soup Meatballs

French onion soup meatballs are made ENTIRELY in the instant pot with flavorful beer and gooey swiss cheese. -- all the things you love about French onion soup in meatball form!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 324kcal

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 medium sweet vidalia onion, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs (panko works well)
2 large eggs
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 cup medium to light beer
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon fresh minced thyme
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, whisked with 2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup shredded swiss cheese
Hot cooked pasta for serving

Instructions

Set a 6-qt instant pot to LOW SAUTE function. Melt the butter then add sliced onions and slowly cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until onions are a deep golden caramelized brown (about 20 minutes of cooking) Remove onions from instant pot, turn off instant pot, and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper until combined. Form meatballs into 1-in balls.
Heat instant pot on HIGH SAUTE function and add oil. Brown meatballs in oil until golden.
Turn off SAUTE function and drain oil from instant pot. Arrange caramelized onions around meatballs and pour beer and beef broth over top. Top with thyme. Lock lid in place and cook meatballs on high pressure 8 minutes. Let release pressure naturally for 5 minutes.
Remove lid from instant pot and remove meatballs from instant pot. Stir flour-water into beef broth mixture until thickened. Transfer meatballs back to instant pot and top with shredded swiss cheese. Place lid back on instant pot and let stand 5 minutes until cheese is melted. Serve meatballs hot with pasta and enjoy!

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