Maple Bourbon Meatballs | Instant Pot Recipes
The Starving Chef
These meatballs are coated in a sweet apricot and maple bourbon BBQ sauce that's made from scratch
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Total Time 2 hours hrs 45 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Instant Pot, Meatballs
FOR MAPLE BOURBON BBQ SAUCE:
INSTANT POT (IP):
Put the IP on saute mode. Add the oil and wait until the screen displays "hot." Sear the meatballs on each side, about 2-3 minutes per side until the meatballs are cooked through. Remove from the IP and set aside.
Turn off saute mode. Arrange the meatballs in the bottom of the IP in a single layer. It's okay if there are a few overlapping. Pour in the BBQ sauce so that it covers the meatballs. Then pour in 1 cup of water. Seal the IP and turn on to pressure cook for 10 minutes. Stir Let the sauce thicken for 20 minutes after depressurizing.
Alternatively, skip adding the water and put the IP on slow cook mode for 2 hours.
OVEN/SLOW COOKER:
Arrange the meatballs on a baking sheet. Bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through, until the meatballs are beginning to brown.
Pour the BBQ sauce over the meatballs. Turn the slow cooker onto medium/high and cook for 2 hours, stir a couple times to make sure the meatballs are covered in sauce.
Serve with toothpicks as an appetizer or serve with mashed potatoes for a full meal. Enjoy!
Keyword bourbon, ground beef, maple, meatballs