Easy Instant Pot Stroganoff Meatballs Recipe
This Easy Instant Pot Stroganoff Meatballs recipe screams comfort food to me! Stroganoff anything is always a BIG hit in our home, and this version is unbelievably creamy and made in the Instant Pot in about 30 minutes. These aren’t your everyday meatballs. These succulent little mouthfuls are made of ground chicken seasoned with a punch of condiments and smothered in a succulent sauce. You’ll love these Easy Instant Pot Stroganoff Meatballs! They’re saucy, savory, and delicious.
EASY INSTANT POT STROGANOFF MEATBALL INGREDIENTS
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and instructions (scroll down). You’ll need:
Ground meat (I used ground chicken) Saltine crackers, crushed (see recipe notes) Buttermilk or 1 egg (see recipe notes) Fresh Parsley Thyme Garlic powder Onion powder Kosher salt Black pepper Olive oil Cremini mushrooms Garlic cloves Beef stock Heavy cream Bay leaf Water Cornstarch Sour cream Mustard
HOW TO MAKE STROGANOFF MEATBALLS IN THE INSTANT POT
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and instructions (scroll down).
HOW TO BROWN MEATBALLS IN AN INSTANT POT
Browning meat in the Instant Pot can be tricky. The trick to brown meat in the Instant Pot is to do it in small batches and not turn until they have formed a crust on the bottom, or they will stick.
FREQUENTLY ASK QUESTIONS
What is stroganoff sauce made of? Stroganoff sauce is made with broth and cream and finished with sour cream and a touch of mustard. What can I use if I don’t have sour cream? Plain yogurt can be used in place of sour cream, in a ratio of 1:1 Can I make this recipe gluten-free? Yes, you can! Just switch out the saltine crackers or Panko breadcrumbs for gluten-free breadcrumbs. What meat do you use to make meatballs stroganoff? My favorite is ground chicken, but feel free to use ground beef, turkey, or pork. For an easy and quick version, you can use frozen meatballs. I don’t have mustard… anything I can replace it with? Mustard is really key to making stroganoff. If you have mustard powder, use 1 teaspoon.
VARIATIONS YOU CAN APPLY TO THIS RECIPE
No fan of meatballs? You can use steak strips with this recipe. If using steak strips, increase the cooking time to 15 – 20 minutes. For stovetop instructions, click here. If you don’t like mushrooms, you could substitute sliced potatoes if you would prefer or leave them out altogether. To make this Meatball Stroganoff with the slow cooker mode, adjust the cooking time to low for 4 hours. To make this recipe KETO-friendly, substitute panko for an almond meal.
HOW DO YOU SERVE Meatballs STROGANOFF?
Meatballs stroganoff is better served immediately after it is done. Serve over buttered noodles, mashed potatoes or rice. STORING: Cooked stroganoff meatballs can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. TO FREEZE: Let the meatballs cool completely. Place in a freezer-friendly container or bag. Frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw the beef in the fridge, then reheat it on the stovetop.
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Originally posted in January 2018, post content edited to add more helpful information, no change to the recipe, in June 2020.
