Sweet and Spicy Meatballs
Instant Pot Sweet and Spicy Meatballs are an easy appetizer recipe or addition to dinner or holiday parties that is the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and smokey.
Servings: 12
Calories: 369kcal
Equipment
- 1 Pressure Cooker or Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 32 ounces frozen plain meatballs
- 2 whole jalapenos, diced
- 16 ounces seedless blackberry jam
- 16 ounces original barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Begin the delicious meatball recipe by placing the trivet at the bottom of the instant pot and adding 1 cup of water. Add the 32 ounces of frozen meatballs and 2 whole diced jalapenos.
- Put the top on the instant pot. Double check to make sure the quick-release valve is set to sealing and not venting. Cook using the manual setting or pressure cook option. Press the Manual button or Pressure Cook button on the Instant Pot. Set the cooking time to five minutes.
- *If your Instant Pot or pressure cooker has a low or high-pressure setting, use the high-pressure setting or manual high-pressure option for this recipe.
- Carefully use quick release once the time is up. Remove the meatballs and jalapenos into a large bowl and set aside. Drain the liquid, it is no longer needed.
- Remove the insert/trivet to the pressure cooker and set it to saute on the low setting. Add in the 16 ounces seedless blackberry jam and 16 ounces original barbecue sauce. Stir continuously until the jam has melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the cooked meatballs and jalapenos back into the pressure cooker and stir to evenly coat with the sweet and spicy sauce mixture. Adjust the pressure cooker to the keep warm setting or remove to serve immediately. Top with some chopped jalapenos or slice green onions before serving. Enjoy!
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
Notes
- If you prefer to omit the jalapenos in this recipe, feel free to do so. For a bit less heat remove the seeds and ribs when cutting the jalapenos. For more heat leave them in when cutting.
- Original barbecue sauce pairs well with the blackberry jam, but you may use any that you prefer such as sweet, mild, or spicy.
- Frozen meatballs work best in this recipe, no need to allow them to defrost.
- Serve these meatballs as an appetizer or over rice for a meal as there is plenty of sauce.
- The nutrition information states 12 servings which is about 5 meatballs per serving, the recipe makes about 60 meatballs in total. Adjust as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 445mg | Potassium: 334mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg