The Secret Ingredient to these Tender Meatballs
These Instant Pot Turkey Meatballs come together in 20 minutes but they taste like they have been slowly simmering all day. They are super flavorful but what makes them so so tender and moist is this:
Plain Greek Yogurt.
The lactic acid from the yogurt tenderizes the meat while adding subtle flavor. The addition of egg and parmesan cheese help keep the meat together so that you get delicious weeknight meatballs in minutes. Simple as that.
I like to add rustic chopped onions and garlic and for busy weeknights, I “cheat” with a jar of Marinara Sauce. From someone who used to think that not making your own marinara was blasphemous, trust me when I tell you that Rao’s Marinara Sauce is worth every penny. It is smooth and balanced with the perfect amount of acid and herbs. If you’re on a tighter budget, I recommend Bertolli Traditional Marinara Sauce.
I like to add a bit of wine to round out the flavors of the jarred tomatoes and it helps thin out the sauce a bit so it’s not super concentrated and “tomatoey”.
You will never go back to making meatballs the traditional way because these are ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. I had to make them twice in a row because my family could not get enough.
Serve over a bowl of spaghetti, mashed potatoes or even a pot of white rice. You may want to double up as these will go quickly!
What Moms are Saying about this Recipe:
“These have become part of our weekly rotation because they are my boys’ favorite meatball and it is so super easy to make.” Jennifer H., Montgomery, TX
“My hubby took over dinner tonight and cooked your turkey meatballs. Effortless! It’s so yummy.. like the best thing he’s ever cooked…I could not stop eating it. These seasonings are amazing.”
Talor H. , The Woodlands, TX
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Want more easy Weeknight Italian Dinners? Check out these recipes:
Ravioli “Lasagna”
Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Mini Chicken Alfredo “Pizzas”