Instant Pot Greek Meatballs Lemon-Feta (Printable)

Savory meatballs with lemon-feta sauce and Mediterranean herbs, perfect for a quick, flavorful meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meatballs

01 - 1.1 lb ground beef or lamb
02 - 1 small onion, finely grated
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
06 - 1 tsp dried oregano
07 - 1 tsp salt
08 - ½ tsp black pepper
09 - 1 large egg
10 - ½ cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed)
11 - 2 tbsp milk

→ Cooking Liquid

12 - 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes
13 - ½ cup beef or chicken broth
14 - 1 tbsp olive oil
15 - 1 tsp dried oregano
16 - ½ tsp salt

→ Lemon-Feta Sauce

17 - ½ cup Greek yogurt
18 - ⅔ cup crumbled feta cheese
19 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
20 - 1 tsp lemon zest
21 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
22 - 1 tbsp olive oil
23 - Black pepper, to taste

→ To Serve

24 - Fresh parsley or dill, chopped
25 - Lemon wedges

# How to make it:

01 - In a large bowl, gently mix ground meat, grated onion, minced garlic, parsley, mint, oregano, salt, black pepper, egg, breadcrumbs, and milk until just combined; avoid overmixing.
02 - Form the mixture into 16 to 18 golf ball-sized meatballs.
03 - Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode and heat olive oil. Brown meatballs in batches for about 2 minutes per side, then remove and set aside.
04 - Add crushed tomatoes, broth, oregano, and salt to the pot; stir and scrape browned bits from the base.
05 - Nestle meatballs into the sauce, secure lid, seal valve, and cook on Manual/Pressure Cook for 8 minutes.
06 - Perform a quick pressure release carefully, remove lid, and allow meatballs to rest in sauce for 2 to 3 minutes.
07 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, feta, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, olive oil, and black pepper until smooth.
08 - Plate meatballs topped with tomato sauce and a generous dollop of lemon-feta sauce; garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • Swap beef or lamb for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version
  • Use gluten-free breadcrumbs to keep the dish gluten-free
03 -
  • Do not overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender
  • Browning meatballs in batches prevents overcrowding and ensures even cooking
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