Instant Pot Turkey Meatballs - Salisbury Steak Style
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. ground turkey
- 1 Tbsp. steak seasoning
- 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup yellow onions
grated
- 4 Tbsp. olive oil
divided
- 1 cup yellow onions
thinly sliced with the grain
- 1 lb. baby bella mushrooms
sliced
- 4 cups beef stock
- 2 Tbsp. cornstrach
- 1/4 cup water
Directions
- 1
Add turkey to large mixing bowl. Season with your favorite steak seasoning. Add Worcestershire sauce and grated onions. Using your hands, combine meat until all seasoning are fully incorporated. Try not to overwork the meat though.
- 2
Using a 2-ounce ice cream scoop (or some equivalent), make level scoops of turkey mixture. Roll into evenly rounds meatballs. Should make about 12.
- 3
Using sauté setting… Once hot, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Then add half of the meatballs. Try not to move them too often. Brown thoroughly on each side. Once first batch of meatballs are finished, remove them. Then add 2 more tablespoons of oil and repeat the process with the remaining meatballs. Then remove meatballs and set aside.
- 4
Continuing on sauté setting… add onions and mushrooms to pot. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until they release all their juices. Make sure to scrape up all the brown bits (fond) at the bottom of them pot. That's where all the flavor os for the gravy! The whole process up to this point will take about 30 minutes.
- 5
Return all meatballs to pot, placing them on top of mushrooms and onions. Add beef stock to pot. Lock lid and cook for 5 minutes at high pressure.
- 6
Once cook time is complete, allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick-release remaining pressure. Remove cooked meatballs and set aside.
- 7
Switch back to sauté setting. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Pour slurry into pot and cook until desired consistency is reached, probably about one minute.
- 8
Return meatballs to pot and let them sit on warm setting for as long as possible. Serve with something to soak up the gravy, like mashed potatoes.
Instant Pot Turkey Meatballs - Salisbury Steak Style
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About this Recipe
Craving classic comfort food with a modern twist? These Instant Pot Turkey Meatballs, crafted Salisbury Steak style, bring all the savory goodness you love right to your dinner table with the help of your trusty pressure cooker.
This recipe delivers on rich, hearty flavors by combining lean ground turkey with the deep, umami-rich notes of a Salisbury steak-inspired gravy. The Instant Pot helps achieve tender, flavorful results, making a usually lengthy dish surprisingly accessible. The thoughtful inclusion of both grated and sliced onions builds layers of aromatic depth, elevating simple ingredients into something truly special.
Prepare for a wonderfully satisfying meal featuring succulent turkey meatballs enveloped in a luxurious, savory gravy. You'll find the meatballs are tender and packed with flavor, thanks to a blend of steak seasoning and Worcestershire sauce, while the gravy boasts a beautiful richness from beef stock, caramelized onions, and earthy baby bella mushrooms. It’s the kind of hearty, flavorful dish that warms you from the inside out, perfect for cozy weeknights.
While ground turkey is a fantastic choice for a lighter take, you could easily swap it for ground beef or a blend for a more traditional Salisbury steak experience. For extra vegetables, consider adding a handful of frozen peas or green beans during the final moments of cooking. If you prefer a richer flavor, a splash of red wine or a spoonful of Dijon mustard can be added to the gravy base.
These Salisbury steak-style turkey meatballs are ideal for a comforting family dinner. Serve them generously over creamy mashed potatoes, wide egg noodles, or steamed rice to soak up every last drop of that incredible gravy.