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Easy Greek meatballs with feta cheese

These juicy Greek meatballs made with lamb, beef, and crumbled feta burst with Mediterranean flavor and are perfect for a quick dinner or appetizer, pressure-cooked to perfection in under an hour.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 337 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl large
  • 1 Pressure cooker with sauté function

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 500 g ground lamb
  • 500 g ground beef
  • 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 small red onion finely minced
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 lemon zest of
  • 3 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoon rosemary finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup parsley chopped
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1-2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Mix lamb, beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, feta, onion, garlic, lemon zest, oregano, rosemary, parsley, salt and pepper in a large bowl using your hands.
  • Form golf ball-sized meatballs, ensuring they are evenly sized for even cooking.
  • Preheat the pressure cooker using the sauté function and brown meatballs in batches to add flavor.
  • Add a small amount of broth or water to the pot, just enough to cover the bottom, and return the meatballs.
  • Secure the lid, set to high pressure, and allow the cooker to pressurize.
  • Cook for 8 minutes at high pressure, then allow for natural pressure release.
  • Carefully open the lid, transfer the meatballs to a serving dish and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days or freeze cooked/unshaped meatballs for up to 3 months. Reheat gently with a bit of broth for best results.