March 19, 2019

Instant Pot Korean Meatballs

Name: Instant Pot Korean Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 22 min
Ingredients: 1 cup beef broth; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 large sweet onion,finely chopped; 1 cup mushrooms, chopped fine (optional); 1.5 lbs ground pork; 1.5 lbs lean ground beef; 1 cup Korean BBQ sauce (plus more for serving if desired); 1 cup breadrumbs; Salt and pepper to taste

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Korean Meatballs in the Instant Pot are not only quick, but totally delicious, too!

An Instant Pot pressure cooker with Korean Meatballs ready to be cooked.

Korean meatballs in the Instant Pot make a quick and easy meal with big flavors.
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I’ve been testing new recipes with my Instant Pot, and I love the convenience of it! Mealtime is much quicker with this handy device.

Korean Meatballs are fast because we use the Instant Pot, so now they’re ready in just over 30 minutes start to finish. Amazing, right? Quick and easy recipes are my bread and butter. Every now and then I’ll make a more complicated recipe, but with my busy schedule, simple is the name of the game.

For me, having a meal plan means I spend less at the grocery store. Plus, since I know what I’m making, I can prep a couple of things ahead of time on the weekend. You can use my Menu Planner and Grocery List Printable Set to plan out your meals! (Be sure to also check out my busy mom’s survival guide too!)

I love that these Korean meatballs don’t require any specialty hard-to-find ingredients. Just grab a bottle of Korean BBQ sauce from the condiment aisle! I like to use a combination of pork and beef when I make meatballs. However, if you prefer all-beef or all-pork, these Korean meatballs will still be tasty.

What is Korean BBQ Sauce?

Unlike American BBQ sauces, Korean BBQ sauce is made with mixture of soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic and pepper, giving it a savory but sweet flavor.

Korean Meatball Shopping List

ground pork
lean ground beef
sweet onion
Korean BBQ sauce
bread crumbs
beef broth
mushrooms (optional)

from the pantry: olive oil salt and pepper

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How to Make Meatballs in the Instant Pot

Set up your Instant Pot as follows:

Place one trivet in the bottom of the Instant Pot.
Place a 4oz oven save mason jar upside-down on top of the trivet.
Add 1 cup of beef broth to the Instant Pot.
Place a second trivet on top of the canning jar.
Place the Korean Meatballs onto the second trivet.

How To Make Korean Meatballs

Sauté the onions and mushrooms (optional) in olive oil. Set aside.
Into a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork and beef with the onions and mushrooms, Korean BBQ sauce, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper.
Next, use a large cookie scoop to make meatballs the same size and roll them gentle into balls. Do not overwork the meat mixture or the Korean meatballs will become tough.
When all the meatballs are ready, twist on the locking lid and set the valve to SEALING.
Select the MANUAL mode, HIGH PRESSURE for 7 minutes.
After the pressurized cook time has ended, allow the Instant Pot to natural release for an additional 7 minutes.*
Carefully release any remaining pressure and take off the lid.
Finally, remove the cooked meatballs from the Instant Pot and add to a serving dish or add to your favorite dish.

*Important note: Depending on the size of your Korean Meatballs, you may need to adjust the cook time.

In Instant Pot pressure cooker with Korean Meatballs that have just been cooked.

Change up your dinner routine with our Korean Meatballs!

How to Freeze Korean Meatballs

This recipe makes a lot of meatballs and is great for stocking the freezer for later. Place the completely cooled Korean Meatballs into a freezer bag and label with the name and date. They will keep in the freezer for 3-4 months.

When you are ready to use them, thaw the meatballs in the refrigerator overnight.

How to Serve Korean Meatballs

One very simple and yummy way to serve these Korean Meatballs is to make tacos out of them. They are super tasty and great for kids! Quick and easy Korean meatballs make great sliders for parties, too.

A hand holds a soft flour tortilla stuffed with spinach, Korean Meatballs and purple cabbage.

Korean Meatballs make great tacos and are also delicious in rice or noodle bowls!
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What to Serve with Korean Meatballs

Tender Korean meatballs are also fantastic in noodle or rice bowls. Try one of these great recipes

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