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Incredibly tender red wine marinara meatballs are made entirely in the instant pot in less than 30 minutes and they taste like they simmered all day!
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Instant Pot Red Wine Marinara Meatballs

Incredibly tender red wine marinara meatballs are made entirely in the instant pot in less than 30 minutes and they taste like they simmered all day!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1-1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh minced basil
  • Hot noodles for serving

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper until combined. Shape meat into 2-in meatballs and line on a baking sheet.
  • Heat olive oil in instant pot using SAUTE mode. Working in batches, brown meatballs 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally until golden.
  • Return all meatballs to instant pot and stir in red wine and crushed tomatoes. Lock lid in place and cook meatballs on high pressure 12 minutes, then let release pressure naturally 5 minutes.
  • Remove lid and stir heavy cream and basil into meatballs. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve meatballs and marinara sauce warm over noodles. Enjoy!