Pressure Cooker Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs Recipe

These Pressure Cooker Meatballs are on the table in minutes - but will taste like they have been cooking all day!

I remember when I was a little girl my grandmother had a pressure cooker that she seemed to cook everything in. It was a silver pot with a locking top and a little, weighted knob that would whistle when it steamed.

As a little girl, I remember her warnings to not touch that little knob - that it would explode from the pressure inside. I would be mesmerized watching that little knob rock side to side - just willing me to pull it off and see what would happen.

When I had the opportunity to try the new Power Pressure Cooker XL™ from TriStar Products, I was excited to see if I could cook as good as my grandma could.

This thing has become my new favorite appliance and I have cooked everything from steak tips and rice to chicken tacos and our new favorite - Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs!

The Power Pressure Cooker XL™ is super simple to use, even easier to clean, and makes getting in and out of your kitchen a breeze. With me teaching six POUNDFit classes a week now, I need meals that are quick and easy.

The Power Pressure Cooker XL™ can cook meals up to 70% faster than conventional methods. Plus with the "set it and forget it" programming I can come in from a class, toss everything I need into my Pressure Cooker - and go jump in the shower while it cooks!

You can cook meats, veggies, stews - even desserts! There is even a slow cooker setting - so I have been able to replace my beloved slow cooker with this all-in-one! Yay for having more space in the kitchen!

The Power Pressure Cooker XL™ is available in 6-quart, ($99.99), 8-quart, ($129.96) and 10-quart, ($159.93) models. I got the 6-quart size and it is plenty big for our family of four to have dinner and leftovers the next day!

However I like the idea of being able to cook a whole bird in it, so I may have to upgrade some day. It is also great for canning and comes with a complete Canning Guide along with Pressure Cooker Cookbook.

The Cookbook made me think of a recipe I did in my slow cooker months ago that my family loved - Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs. With Mike out of town this week I was pressed for time between classes to get dinner on the table, so I put The Power Pressure Cooker XL™ to the test to see just how quickly this normally all day recipe would take.

I was delighted when about 30 minutes later we were sitting down to eat.

I highly recommend the Power Pressure Cooker XL™ for any kitchen! I have really fallen in love with it and can not wait to make more meals for my family. Next, I want to try making homemade BBQ pork - how nice will it be to have that done in under an hour?!

Continue to Content

Pressure Cooker Meatballs

Print

These Pressure Cooker Meatballs are on the table in minutes - but will taste like they have been cooking all day!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

• one pound ground chuck
• ½ cup Italian Seasoned breadcrumbs
• ½ cup grated parmesan
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 block fresh mozzarella
• 1 egg
• one large can Italian style crushed tomatoes

Instructions

1. Mix together meat, breadcrumbs, parmesan, seasoning, and egg in a large bowl. Using your hands, mash and knead together.
2. Cut fresh mozzarella in to one inch squares.
3. Pinch a portion of the meat mixture and gently wrap it around your mozzarella squares - making sure no mozzarella is showing.
4. Place stuffed meatballs on a cookie sheet and bake at 425* for 10 minutes to sear.
5. Pour crushed tomatoes into the inner pot of the Power Pressure Cooker XL™. Add the seared meatballs.
6. Place the lid on the pressure cooker, lock the lid closed, and switch the pressure release valve to closed.
7. Press the Soup/Stew button and press the Time Adjustment button until you reach 20 minutes.
8. Serve with your favorite pasta! Voila!

Recommended Products

As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

• 
  Powercooker XL 8 QT. Deluxe (Copper)
• 
  Progresso Bread Crumbs, Italian Style, 2-pack 40 Ounce Canisters
• 
  Tuttorosso 100% Natural Crushed Tomatoes, 28 Ounce (Pack of 6)

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 467Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 163mgSodium: 640mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 40g

Did you make this recipe?

I would love to see! Tag me on Instagram @lynsey.kmetz or use the buttons below to share it on Pinterest! Thanks for your support!