Super delicious and an easy quick dinner that you can throw together and have it ready in less than a half-hour. This Instant Pot sweet and tangy meatballs recipe is a simple go-to recipe!

Instant Pot Sweet and Tangy Meatballs Recipe

Let’s be honest, sometimes at the end of the day, you don’t even want to cook dinner. (WHAT?) I know it’s shocking! But, with this Instant Pot Sweet and Tangy Meatballs recipe doesn’t really even feel like you’re cooking!

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Here is exactly what you need to make Instant Pot Sweet and Tangy Meatballs!

Instant Pot recipes ingredients:

Jar of chili sauce
Jar of grape jelly
Water
Package of frozen meatballs

Chili sauce can be found on the condiments aisle of our grocery store, usually really close to the ketchup. You can also get it on Amazon.

Ingredients for Instant Pot Sweet and Tangy Meatballs

Here is what you will need to make the Instant pot frozen meatballs and grape jelly:

Instant Pot (I like THIS one)
Wooden spoon or spatula
Toothpicks (optional)

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Time to prepare the Instant Pot Sweet and Tangy Meatballs:

To begin making dinner, get your Instant Pot out and plugged in.

Pour all of the contents into the Instant Pot. Then, combine the jar of grape jelly, a jar of chili sauce, and the water. making sure to mix it together well until the mixture is smooth.

Whisk it together well until the mixture is smooth.

Whisking together the jelly and chili sauce

Next, add in the meatballs and mix them together with the jelly mixture. Make sure that all of the meatballs are covered with the sauce.

Meatballs in instant pot mixed into sauce with wooden spoon

Then, put the lid on top of the Instant Pot and turn the knob to the “SEALING” position and press “MANUAL”, setting the timer for 7 minutes and then let the Instant Pot do its thing!

Once the timer runs out, do a quick release by turning the knob to the “VENTING” position immediately. Then, let the meatballs cool down a little bit.

After they have cooled a bit, you can serve them over rice or with toothpicks if you are using them as an appetizer.

If you do choose to serve the meatballs over rice, check out this simple recipe for perfect white rice by Martha Stewart.

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Instant Pot Sweet and Tangy Meatballs served over white rice on a plate

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TIPS AND TRICKS TO CONSIDER:

This is one of our favorite appetizers to serve and share at parties or get-togethers. Just place some toothpicks by the serving bowl and let guests grab their own.
We also have made this a main dish by serving it over rice – our kids loved it!
If you don’t have an Instant Pot, you can also make these in your slow cooker with the recipe HERE.

TURN THIS INTO A FREEZER MEAL

To make this a quick and easy freezer meal: In a bowl, combine chili sauce and grape jelly until smooth. Place the meatballs in a resealable gallon-sized freezer bag. Then, pour in the chili sauce mixture and mix it all together in the bag until thoroughly combined. Then, simply close the Ziploc bag and place it in the freezer for up to 60 days.

When you’re ready to eat the meatballs, remove them from the freezer and thaw them in the fridge for 24 hours. Add the ingredients of the Ziploc bag to Instant Pot and follow the cooking instructions in the recipe.

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Instant Pot Sweet and Tangy Meatballs Recipe

Super delicious and an easy quick dinner that you can throw together and have it ready in less than a half-hour.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 12

Total Time 17

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Ingredients

▢ 12 ounces chili sauce
▢ 18 ounces grape jelly
▢ ½ cup water
▢ 2 pounds frozen meatballs, homestyle

Equipment

Instant Pot

Instructions

Combine chili sauce, jelly, and water in the Instant Pot and stir or whisk until smooth.
Add meatballs and mix well.
Push manual or pressure cook and set the timer for 7 minutes.
Once it is done, quick release and let cool a little bit.
Serve over rice or with toothpicks.

Notes

To make this into a freezer meal:

Place meatballs, chili sauce, and grape jelly into a gallon-sized freezer bag. Place freezer bag into freezer and it will last up to 90 days.

When ready to use, dump ingredients from bag into Instant Pot and add 1/2 cup of chicken broth or water in with the frozen food.

Place the lid on top, move the valve to SEALING, and press the MANUAL button. Set timer for 7 minutes. Do a QUICK RELEASE when the timer is done.

Nutrition

Calories: 520 kcal · Carbohydrates: 52 g · Protein: 20 g · Fat: 24 g · Saturated Fat: 9 g · Cholesterol: 82 mg · Sodium: 654 mg · Potassium: 532 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 35 g · Vitamin A: 297 IU · Vitamin C: 13 mg · Calcium: 38 mg · Iron: 2 mg

Cuisine: American

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

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Questions & Reviews

Christina Gehring says:

I severed on sweet Hawaiian rolls along side cut up pineapple- so good!
Jeanie says:

Hi if I'm using homemade meatballs and saute first is it still 7 mins? Thanks.
Ann says:

Could I make these in a crockpot or on the stove top?
Cyd says:

You can make these in the slow cooker.
Brianna says:

Do you need to add water when you cook it in the crock pot?
Cassandra says:

So we don't like meatballs. Do you think this would work with chicken instead? Like shredded chicken?
Cyd says:

I'm sure you could add shredded chicken to this recipe and it would taste amazing.
Jamie L Lowe says:

You don't need to add water. I cook on low 3-4 hours.
Sirenia Deantes says:

I purchased my Instant Pot because you...I Love it AND the easy recipes you come up with!
Momma Cyd says:

You made our whole day with your sweet comment. We love our instant pots and thanks for dropping by and checking out our recipes.
Linda V says:

My Husband and I LOVE this recipe because it's so simple to make yet tastes really good! I cut the recipy in half because it's only husband and I. I had only one issue. The sauce was too watery. How would I fix this and make the sauce thicker? 🤔
Momma Cyd says:

You can always thicken it up with a little cornstarch and water mixture and stir it into the warm sauce and it will thicken right up.
KRISTEN says:

I have a hard time finding gluten free premade meatballs that are NOT Italian flavored...how would Italians one taste? How could I alter it??
Momma Cyd says:

We use Italian meatballs with this recipe too. They taste great!
Kelly says:

Do you have a Target nearby? They sell a grass fed beef frozen meatball from the Good and Gather brand that is gluten free. They also sell turkey meatballs by simeks that is gluten free.
Joye Kelsey says:

Do you have to freeze or can you just cook it? Will it change the time?
Momma Cyd says:

You can just make the recipe and cook it. Follow the directions in the recipe card or on the post. Cook time is 7 minutes.
Louise Holl says:

I just discovered you and am loving your recipes and your sweet family! For the meatballs, would you be able to cook them in the Instant Pot for the 7 minutes, then do a slow release and let them sit in the pot on warm for a couple of hours? Thanks so much!
Bobbi @ Six Sisters says:

I haven't tried that, but I don't see why not? As long as there is enough liquid still left in the pot so they don't burn, that should work great!