Description
These tender and juicy Dr. Pepper BBQ Meatballs are cooked in the Instant Pot and smothered in a sweet and tangy homemade BBQ sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing party snack, this recipe comes together in just 40 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 lb mild Italian sausage
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Combine all meatball ingredients in a bowl. Gently mix and roll into 1.5-inch balls.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake meatballs on a parchment-lined sheet for 15-20 minutes.
- Whisk together all BBQ sauce ingredients in the Instant Pot. Set to sauté mode and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add baked meatballs to the sauce, seal the lid, and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Allow a 5-minute natural release, then quick release.
- Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or on their own as a snack.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil meatballs for 2-3 minutes before adding them to the sauce.
- These meatballs freeze beautifully—perfect for meal prep!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooked
- Cuisine: American