With this quick & easy Instant Pot Meatball Sub recipe, you can have dinner on the table in 15 minutes. Plus you only have one dishwasher safe pot to clean up afterward. If you are someone who has a busy schedule and struggles to have time to make a home-cooked meal. The Instant Pot is definitely the way to go!
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Please Note – The printable Instant Pot Meatball Sub recipe is at the bottom of the post.
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We use the 8 qt Instant Pot. We like the 8qt. size because you can use it for large or small meals.
We also use a digital cooking thermometer like this. If you have any question about what temperature something should be cooked at or reheated at you can check out FoodSafety.gov.
This recipe will make 3 generous portions (2 mini subs per person) with a couple of meatballs leftover.
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Instant Pot Meatball Sub
- ½ bag of Frozen Meatballs (26 oz. bag)
- 1- 24 oz jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce
- ½ jar of water (empty spaghetti sauce jar)
- 1 tub Knorr Chicken Stock
- 6 – Kings Hawaiian Mini Sub Rolls
- Shredded cheese
- Mayonnaise
- Nature’s Seasons Seasoning Blend (or salt and pepper)
Instructions – Instant Pot Meatball Sub
#1. First, put Instant Pot on saute mode (high). Add ½ bag of meatballs, spaghetti sauce, a ½ jar of water, and Knorr chicken stock tub. Stir and warm just until Knorr chicken stock tub has disintegrated.
#2. Next, close the lid and turn the steam release valve to “sealing” position.
#3. Then press “Pressure Cook” button. Next, press “Pressure Level” button until you have selected “High Pressure”. **Please note- If your Instant Pot is still on saute mode you will need to press “Cancel” then “Pressure Cook”.
#4. Turn the timer on for 6 minutes. Once pressure builds up, the timer will start counting down.
#5. After the timer has completed turn the steam release valve to “Venting” for a quick release of steam. You may want to tap the steam release valve about halfway with a spoon to make sure no liquids will spray out of the valve first. **Warning – the steam releasing is very hot. Use a towel or large spoon to turn release valve so it does not burn you.
#6. While the steam is being released spread mayonnaise onto the inside of your sub buns and sprinkle with a little nature’s seasoning or salt and pepper.
#7. Finally, spoon meatballs onto sub buns with a little sauce. Top with shredded cheese and serve!
Final Thoughts
The Instant Pot is a total game-changer when it comes to dinner time. There are so many different things you can make with it. Preparing dinner does not have to take an hour after a busy workday anymore. There are tons of one-pot meals you can cook in the Instant Pot. And they only take a few minutes to cook. Plus, there is literally only one dishwasher safe pot to clean up afterward. If you don’t already have an Instant Pot you should definitely invest in one!
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Here are the printable directions to make Instant Pot Meatball Subs.
Instant Pot Meatball Sub
Ingredients
- 1/2 Bag Frozen Meatballs (26 oz. bag)
- 1 -24 oz. Jar Spaghetti Sauce of Choice
- 1/2 -24 oz. Jar Water (Use Empty Spaghetti Sauce Jar)
- 1 Tub Knorr Chicken Stock
- 6 Sub Buns Kings Hawaiian Mini Sub Rolls
- 1 & 1/2 Cups Shredded Cheese
- 6 Tbsp Mayonaisse
- 3 Tbsp Nature's Seasons Seasoning Blend (or Salt & Pepper)
Instructions
- First, put Instant Pot on saute mode (high). Add ½ bag of meatballs, spaghetti sauce, a ½ jar of water, and Knorr chicken stock tub. Stir and warm just until Knorr chicken stock tub has disintegrated.
- Next, close the lid and turn the steam release valve to “sealing” position.
- Then press “Pressure Cook” button. Next, press “Pressure Level” button until “High Pressure” is selected. **Please note- If your Instant Pot is still on saute mode you will need to press "Cancel" then "Pressure Cook".
- Turn the timer on for 6 minutes. Once pressure builds up, the timer will start counting down.
- After the timer has completed turn the steam release valve to “Venting” for a quick release of steam. You may want to tap the steam release valve about half way with a spoon to make sure no liquids will spray out of the valve first. **Warning – steam being released is very hot, use a towel or large spoon to turn release valve so it does not burn you.
- While the steam is being released spread mayonnaise onto the inside of your sub buns and sprinkle with a little nature’s seasoning or salt and pepper.
- Finally, after steam has all been released spoon meatballs onto sub buns with a little sauce. Top with shredded cheese and serve!
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