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Wedding Risotto

Creamy Wedding Risotto with Meatballs in Just 6 Minutes

Wedding Risotto features creamy risotto with tender meatballs, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, ready in just 6 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Natural Release Time 5 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey.
  • 0.5 lb Sweet Italian Sausage Can substitute with spiced ground pork or chicken.
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder.
  • 0.5 cup Bread Crumbs Gluten-free option available.
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese For a sharper taste, use Pecorino Romano.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; can use garlic powder.
  • 1 tsp Coarse Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
For the Risotto
  • 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • 1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter Use salted butter if preferred.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Diced; can substitute with leeks.
  • 1 medium Carrot Diced.
  • 1 stalk Celery Diced.
  • 1.5 cups Arborio Rice Can substitute with Carnaroli rice.
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Vegetarian broth for a vegetarian version.
  • 2 cups Escarole/Kale/Spinach Chopped; can substitute other leafy greens.

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, sausage, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs and broil for 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Set Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode, heat olive oil and butter. Add onion, carrot, and celery; sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  3. Add Arborio rice, stir to coat, and toast for 1 minute until slightly translucent.
  4. Cancel 'Sauté', add chicken broth, stir, and pressure cook for 6 minutes. Let natural pressure release for 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in Parmesan cheese and greens right before serving, adjust seasoning as needed, and top with meatballs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Leftovers can be reheated with a splash of broth to maintain creaminess. Freezing options available for risotto and meatballs.

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