15-30 min8 servingsAmerican

Quick Party Meatball Appetizer

By Chop Secrets

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8 servings

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15-30 min

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Easy

Quick Party Meatball Appetizer
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Recipe Details

Course: Appetizers, Side Dish

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 0 min

Cook Time: 15 min

Total Time: 15-30 min

Cuisine: American

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 32 oz. frozen cooked meatballs
  • 12 oz. grape jelly
  • 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce
  • Chopped chives, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot, then place the steam rack into the appliance.
  2. Add the frozen meatballs to a steamer basket and carefully lower the steamer basket onto the steam rack.
  3. Secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  4. Using the display panel select the Manual or Pressure Cook function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 0 minutes.
  5. When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
  6. Carefully remove the steamer basket and steam rack from the pot and discard the cooking water.
  7. Turn the pot off by selecting Cancel, then using the display panel select the Sauté function.
  8. Add the grape jelly and BBQ sauce to the pot. Cook and stir until melted and combined.
  9. Return the meatballs to the pot and toss to coat. Serve warm garnished with chopped chives (optional). Enjoy!

About the chef

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets is a culinary platform that focuses on recipe development, offering a wide variety of accessible and time-saving meal ideas. The site is a go-to destination for home cooks looking for delicious recipes that are simple to follow. Known for its collaborations with Instant Pot, Chop Secrets has produced over 250 recipe videos, providing users with step-by-step guides to make cooking easier and more enjoyable. With a range of recipes spanning from appetizers to desserts, Chop Secrets helps both beginners and seasoned cooks explore the versatility of their kitchen tools. The platform also offers a popular Instant Pot Master Class, which teaches essential techniques for mastering this appliance through cook-along lessons and printable resources, helping people create flavorful meals with minimal effort.

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