Instant Pot Greek-Style Meatballs (Printable Page)

Mediterranean-style meatballs flavored with herbs, served with a creamy lemon-feta sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meatballs

01 - 1 lb ground beef or lamb
02 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 large egg
06 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 1 tsp dried oregano
08 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
11 - 2 tbsp milk
12 - 1 tbsp olive oil (for greasing)

→ Lemon-Feta Sauce

13 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
14 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
15 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
16 - 1 tsp lemon zest
17 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
18 - 1 tbsp olive oil
19 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced
20 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ For Serving

21 - Lemon wedges
22 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a large bowl, gently mix ground beef or lamb with breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, egg, parsley, oregano, cumin, salt, black pepper, and milk until just combined.
02 - Shape mixture into 16 meatballs, each about 1.5 inches in diameter.
03 - Lightly grease the Instant Pot bottom with olive oil. Arrange meatballs in a single layer, working in batches if needed. Add 1/2 cup water, seal the lid, and cook at high pressure for 7 minutes.
04 - Quick-release the pressure, then transfer meatballs to a serving dish using a slotted spoon. Discard the cooking liquid.
05 - Whisk feta, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, olive oil, and minced garlic in a bowl until creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Drizzle the lemon-feta sauce over warm meatballs. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Tender flavorful meatballs
  • Creamy tangy lemon-feta sauce
02 -
  • For a lighter version substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef or lamb
  • Serve with pita bread rice or a Greek salad
03 -
  • Add a pinch of chili flakes for a spicy kick
  • Sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days
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