Instant Pot Meatball Sandwich Recipe

I love instant pot recipe meals that the entire family will enjoy and that only takes a few minutes to prepare. This recipe only takes about 20 minutes thanks to the instant pot from start to finish.

It’s perfect for busy nights or when you just need a quick meal. The meatballs are packed with a ton of flavor and the tomato sauce is the best ever. I top it with a bunch of cheese and it is SO delicious.

If you prefer using the crockpot. Try our Easy Crockpot Meatball Subs Recipe. You will come home to a great dinner using the crock pot.

Why This Recipe Works

You are going to love how simple and easy this recipe is. It is also really good to serve at parties or when guests are coming over. You can spend more time enjoying your guests and less time in the kitchen.

We have even made Instant pot meatball sliders. These are perfect for parties instead of hoagie rolls. They are the perfect size and so cute.

We have even frozen the meatballs and they are really good. It’s so nice to be able to pull something out of the freezer in a pinch. Everyone loves this so much that I rarely have leftovers.

Ingredients

• Ground Beef – Use ground turkey to make turkey meatballs
• Breadcrumbs – You can use Panko breadcrumbs or use dried bread crumbs
• Minced Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
• Italian Seasoning – Make Homemade Italian Seasoning Recipe
• Crushed Tomatoes – You can also use spaghetti sauce
• Sliced Mozzarella – Feel free to use shredded mozzarella or any cheese you prefer

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How to Make Meatball Subs

Step 1 – Add beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian Seasoning, and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix with your hands until combined.

Step 2 – Form into 1 or 2 inch meatballs. I made 20, but you could easily make 24. Add to the pressure cooker. Brown each meatball in your Instant pot by using the searing method.

Step 3 – Once browned, pour the 2 cans of crushed tomatoes over the Meatballs. Add the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, and fresh parsley.

Step 4 – Cover and make sure the valve is set to the sealing position. Set the meat stew setting to high pressure for 7 minutes and lock the lid. You can do a quick release after the cooking time.

• Step 5 – Place 3 meatballs on a hoagie bun. Spoon the sauce over the meatballs in the hoagie bun, top with the mozzarella cheese, and enjoy once the cheese is melted! You can also use provolone cheese.
• Step 6 – We like to heat our hoagie buns on a baking sheet to get them a little warm.

Expert Tips

• Instant Pot Recommendation – I am using an 8-quart Instant Pot but you can use a 6-quart if you prefer. However, if you plan to make a double batch, the larger size would be better. I use my Instant Pot all the time and it’s become one of my favorite kitchen appliances.
• Sauce Consistency – If the sauce is too thick, you can add a cup of water to thin the sauce.
• Making Sandwich – After spooning the meatballs and sauce on the hoagie top with cheese. If you prefer your cheese to be golden brown and your hoagie toasted, place the sandwich in the oven under the broiler. This is my favorite way to serve.

Serving Suggestions

We love meatball sandwiches. Italian American is one of our favorites. You are going to love meatballs and sauce.

These are the perfect sides to go with your Meatball Subs:

• Green salad
• Grilled Corn on the Cob
• Oven baked Sweet potato fries
• Steamed Broccoli
• We also have served just some chips on a busy night.