Meatballs and Gravy Instant Pot or Stovetop
Frozen meatballs and jarred gravy are the start of this super easy and super quick meal that will please the entire family. Ready in minutes.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 229kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- ½ Cup sliced sweet onions
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ Cup beef broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
- 15-20 frozen meatballs 1 oz size meatballs
- 18 ounce jarred beef gravy
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to saute and add butter. Once melted, add onions. Saute until just starting to soften, stirring often. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Pour beef broth into pot to deglaze, being sure to stir and get up any bits that might be stuck to the pot. Stir in salt and pepper. Turn off saute function.
- Add meatballs to the pot. Pour entire jar of gravy over meatballs. Cover and seal pot. Set timer to 6 minutes using the manual high function.
- After timer beeps for completion, use quick release valve to release steam. Stir to coat all meatballs in gravy and serve.
Stovetop Method
- Melt butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add onions to pan. Cook until soft, stirring occasionally. Stir in garlic and cook only one minute more.
- Stir in beef broth, salt and pepper. Add meatballs and gravy to pan. Stir. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until meatballs are warmed through; about 15 minutes. Serve warm.
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Notes
Serving Suggestions:
Serve atop rice, mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
Serve a simple arugula salad on the side or green beans.
Nutrition
Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 1042mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg