Are you looking for an easy, delicious, and crowd-pleasing appetizer? Look no further than these Instant Pot BBQ Sweet Meatballs!
With only 3 ingredients, you'll have a tasty dish ready in just 8 minutes.
Perfect for parties, game nights, or a quick and satisfying snack, these meatballs are sure to become your go-to recipe.
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Why This Recipe Works
The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity. With just four ingredients and an Instant Pot, you can whip up these BBQ Sweet Meatballs in a flash. The combination of barbecue sauce and grape jelly creates a mouthwatering, tangy-sweet glaze that will keep you coming back for more. Plus, using frozen meatballs saves you time and effort, making this recipe even more convenient.
What's more, this recipe is versatile and can easily be adjusted to suit your preferences. Want a spicier kick? Swap out your favorite spicy BBQ sauce. Looking for a vegetarian option? Use plant-based meatballs instead. With endless possibilities, this recipe caters to everyone's taste buds.
Ingredients
Frozen meatballs: Choose your preferred type, beef, pork, chicken, or even vegetarian meatballs.
BBQ sauce: Use your favorite brand or a homemade version, and feel free to adjust the spiciness to your liking.
Grape jelly: This adds a unique sweetness to the dish; you can substitute with other fruit preserves if desired.
Tips
- Double the recipe for larger gatherings or to have leftovers.
- For a more intense flavor, use a smoky BBQ sauce.
- Feel free to add more or less grape jelly, depending on your desired sweetness.
How to Serve
These BBQ Sweet Meatballs are incredibly versatile, making them the perfect addition to various occasions.
Serve them in a bowl with toothpicks as an easy-to-grab appetizer, or dish them up alongside other finger foods for a fun and casual party spread.
If you need more ideas, check out What to Serve With BBQ Meatballs for 20 delicious side dishes.
Can I use fresh meatballs?
Sure. You can either buy ready-made meatballs or make them yourself in less than 10 minutes using one of the recipes bellow.
Instant Pot Meatball recipes
Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs
Instant Pot BBQ Sweet Meatballs
Ingredients
- 2 lb frozen meatballs fully cooked
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- ½ cup grape jelly
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Pour water into your Instant Pot.
- Place the steamer rack inside your Instant Pot and fill it with the meatballs.
- Close the lid and cook at high pressure for 5 minutes.
- When cooking time is complete, wait for a natural release.
- Once done, drain your meatballs and set aside.
- Discard water from your Instant Pot and pour BBQ sauce and grape jelly.
- Press “Sauté” and cook for a couple of minutes, until you obtain a smooth sauce.
- Add the meatballs and stir thoroughly and saute for 1 more minute.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Double the recipe for larger gatherings or to have leftovers.
- For a more intense flavor, use a smoky BBQ sauce.
- Feel free to add more or less grape jelly, depending on your desired sweetness.
Loved this recipe. You’ve can also use it with chili sauce and he grape jelly! Thanks for all your wonderful recipes! Lori
I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙂 Thank you for your comment
I would like to make my own meatballs - what would the time difference be?
These are great. Instead of BBQ sauce, I used chile sauce. It looks like ketchup but more flavorful. It's sold in the ketchup section.
Sounds like a great option for replacement 🙂
I agree with the chile sauce, and also recommend currant jelly, if you can find it. More of a 'grown-up' taste, but kids still like it. (At least those in my extended family)
Just want to shout out a THANK YOU for these amazing InstaPot recipes!!! I don't have to be searching any longer for recipes because I've found so many on this website. Thank for sharing!
Wow big THANK YOU to you eve! These comments inspire me to keep and adding new recipes :]