Instant Pot Zesty Meatballs

A unique combination of ground pork with ginger, garlic, lemongrass, lime and authentic Asian sauces… This super-easy recipe prepares juicy, spicy and tangybut exceptionally tasty meatballs that will fulfill your expectations nicely.

Instant Pot Zesty Meatballs

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Vietnamese

Keyword: ground pork, Zesty Meatballs

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb ground pork
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger grated
• 1 tbsp garlic minced
• 1 tbsp lemongrass paste
• 1 tsp fresh lime zest grated
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsbp chili paste
• salt as required
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tbsp fish sauce

Instructions

• For meatballs: in a large bowl, add all the ingredients and with your hands, mix until well combined.
• Make golf ball sized meatballs from the mixture and arrange onto a large parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  
• Freeze or about 20 minutes.
  
• In the pot of Instant Pot, place the meatballs and top with broth, soy sauce and fish sauce.
  
• Secure the lid and turn to “Seal” position.
  
• Cook on “Manual” with “High Pressure” for about 5 minutes. 
  
• Press “Cancel” and allow a natural release for about 10 minutes and then, do a quick release.
  
• Carefully, remove the lid and serve.