Instant Pot Turkey Meatballs in Gravy

            I really try hard to use everything I can when cooking, including leftovers. We make turkeys a few times a year; it's one of my husbands favorite meals. We can get through the turkey meat, no problem. Even the mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, and all the other dressings are polished off. The one thing I cannot finish is the gravy. I LOVE the gravy! It's so bad, but so good, and so much better than any jar you get at the store. 

            Now, because I haven't ventured into pressure canning yet (I am super tempted and want to try it), I have started to freeze pints of turkey gravy. It's great to use in shredded chicken,  ground chicken or ground turkey recipes, and even to thicken up soups. 

            I also found it handy to use in the Instant Pot. I can make these Turkey meatballs, put them in the IP uncooked, pour the sauce in and let them cook. Super handy on a busy day of soccer practice and band meetings. I have even set the delay timer for them to start while we're still out; works wonderfully! I'm all about simple, fast, and crowd pleasing. 

Instant Pot Turkey Meatballs in Gravy

1lb ground turkey

1/2 t garlic powder

1/4 c  chopped onion

1/3 c fresh chopped parsley

1 egg

1/2 c bread crumbs

1/4 t salt

1/2 t pepper

1/4 t basil

1/4 t oregano

In the Instant Pot, spray the bottom and sides with non-stick spray. Add about 1/4c of gravy to the bottom of the pot. Blend all of the ingredients together in a bowl and then roll out 1-inch balls. Place the balls inside the pot, arranging them so as many are on the bottom as possible without forcing or squishing any of them. If you need, you can layer the meatballs. Pour the rest of the gravy on top of the meatballs. 

            Put the lid on top of the Instant Pot and secure it. Make sure the valve is set to "sealing".  Set the pressure cooker function to high pressure for 7 minutes. Once the pressure timer goes off, allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes before doing a quick release. There's still some pressure so be careful of the steam as it comes out. Remove the lid and stir. Serve with egg noodles, or another broad noodle like campanelle. 

*this recipe also works with brown gravy, which is what's pictured.

Adapted from: Spend With Pennies All Purpose Turkey Meatballs, and Favorite Family Recipes Easiest Instant Pot Meatballs