Instant Pot Beer French Onion Soup Meatballs Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
• STEP 2.Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
• STEP 3.Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat olive oil. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides.
• STEP 4.Remove the meatballs from the Instant Pot and set aside.
• STEP 5.Add butter to the Instant Pot and melt. Add sliced onions and cook until caramelized.
• STEP 6.Pour in beer and beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits.
• STEP 7.Return the meatballs to the Instant Pot and close the lid. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
• STEP 8.Once the cooking time is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then manually release the remaining pressure.
• STEP 9.Serve the meatballs and broth in bowls, topped with melted cheese and crusty bread.

Cooking Tips

• For extra flavor, you can add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the broth.
• If you prefer a thicker broth, you can mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with water and add it to the Instant Pot before cooking.
• To make this recipe vegetarian, you can substitute the ground beef with plant-based meatballs and use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover meatballs and broth can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat, simply heat the meatballs and broth in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.
• Serve the meatballs and broth with crusty bread for a complete meal.