These delicious Instant Pot Dr. Pepper Meatballs are perfect for game day or your next party and are made in the convenience of your pressure cooker!

Instant Pot Dr. Pepper Meatballs

Hi friends! I feel like it’s just appetizer season all around, isn’t it? Between New Year’s Appetizer Parties and Game Day Foods for “The Big Game” coming up, we’ve been cooking up a ton of tasty treats perfect for a party spread. I love breaking out the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker for these types of recipe because let’s be honest, it cuts out so much of the cooking time, leaves the stove and oven open for making other things AND I don’t know about you, but I love using the Instant Pot because it’s SO easy to clean up! Everything in one pot that you can take out and clean afterwards. It doesn’t get better than that. So let’s get to the recipe…Instant Pot Dr. Pepper Meatballs.

Does that sound crazy? We’ve been cooking with canned sodas for forever! There’s something about them that adds both flavor and tenderizes the meat at the same time, leaving you with delicious tasting food. And I find Dr. Pepper pairs perfectly with BBQ, which is basically the flavor profile of this dish. Let’s get down to the nitty gritty…

Instant Pot Dr. Pepper Meatball ingredients

Dr. Pepper
Water
Tomato paste
White vinegar
Brown sugar
Corn starch
Worcestershire sauce
Salt
Onion powder
Garlic powder
Black pepper
Ready made meatballs
Liquid Smoke optional
Red pepper flakes optional

How to Make Instant Pot Dr. Pepper Meatballs

Combine all of your ingredients in a bowl with a whisk and pour into your Instant Pot. Turn the Instant Pot to sauté and bring to a simmer, whisking often. Cook for 10 minutes. Remove the sauce from the Instant Pot and set to the side. Clean and dry the Instant Pot insert.

Next, pour 1 cup of water into your Instant Pot. Place the steamer rack inside your Instant Pot and fill it with the meatballs. Cook at high pressure for 5 minutes. Let the steam release naturally, then drain your meatballs and set aside. Discard water from your Instant Pot and pour in the Dr. Pepper add your meatballs and stir thoroughly. Press sauté and cook for 2 minutes, then serve hot.

And there you have it, some delicious and tender Dr. Pepper Meatballs that are sure to be a crowd favorite! Tell us if you whip up a batch and how you like them!

Our Favorite Instant Pot Tools & Accessories

INSTANT POT: The one appliance I can’t live without! We cook so many weeknight meals in it and it’s great for cooking meat!
INSTANT POT STEAMER BASKET: This is a great addition to your Instant Pot accessories! Perfect for cooking potatoes, steaming vegetables and more!
INSTANT POT TRIVET: This should come with your Instant Pot, but if you misplaced yours grab another because it’s perfect for this recipe.
INSTANT POT ACCESSORIES SET: This set has all the Instant Pot accessories you may ever need!

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