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Instant Pot Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

January 13, 2020 by Sandy 22 Comments

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Instant Pot Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are a delicious comfort food. With a great tomato sauce and a delicious meat filling, pressure cooker stuffed cabbage rolls make the best dinner!

Pressure Cooker Stuffed Cabbage Rolls on white oval plate in front of pressure cooker

 

Instant Pot Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Sometimes it's nice to spend a little extra time and effort to make a special meal. I'm all for a quick recipe, but I don't mind cooking a more involved meal once in a while.

If you have never tried making cabbage rolls because they seem to complicated, this might be the recipe to try. I break down the steps to make it easier.

two process images showing coring of cabbage and setting it on a trivet in a pressure cooker pot
Steaming the cabbage helps soften the leaves so they come off of the head easier.

two process images showing the making of the filling
The meat mixture is super flavorful with the tasty ingredients you'll add.

two image showing the folding and making of the rolls and adding water to pressure cooker pot
Stuff the leaves to make the rolls. Use a toothpick to hold together, if needed.

two process images showing the cooking of the chopped cabbage
Cook the remaining cabbage to put in the sauce.

two images showing the layering of the sauce
You'll mix up the tomato sauce with the cooked cabbage and onion. Then spoon over the cabbage rolls.

two images showing how to cook cabbage rolls
Serve up from the pot or transfer to a serving platter.

Pressure cooker Stuffed Cabbage Rolls in Pressure Cooker

Enjoy a comforting, home cooked meal. Instant Pot Stuffed Cabbage Rolls will become a family favorite!

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Instant Pot Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
20 mins
NPR
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
 

Instant Pot Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are a delicious comfort food. With a great tomato sauce and a delicious meat filling, pressure cooker stuffed cabbage rolls make the best dinner!

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pressure cooker stuffed cabbage rolls recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 335 kcal
Author: Sandy Clifton
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 med Head of Cabbage, core removed
Meat Filling
  • 1 ½ lbs Ground Beef or Ground Turkey (can also use part ground sausage)
  • 1 lg Egg
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • ½ tsp Pepper
  • ¼ cup Grated Carrot
  • ¼ cup Grated Onion
  • ¼ cup Grated Celery
  • 2 cloves Garlic, pressed
  • ¼ tsp Thyme Leaves (or ⅛ tsp ground)
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 cup Cooked Rice
Tomato Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp Butter, unsalted
  • Remaining Cabbage, chopped
  • 1 ½ Onions, chopped
  • 1 (14 oz) can Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1 (14 oz) can Tomato Sauce
  • 1 tsp Beef Bouillon
  • 1 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 cup Water
Instructions
Soften the Cabbage
  1. Place the trivet and 1 cup of water in the stainless liner of the pressure cooker. Then place the cored cabbage on the trivet, cored side down.

  2. Cook at High pressure for 6 to 8 minutes, depending on the size of the cabbage. Then do a quick release.

  3. Remove the cabbage to a plate and set aside. Empty the inner pot and dry it.

Make the Meat Filling
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add the meat, egg, salt, pepper, carrot, onion, celery, garlic, Thyme, Italian Seasoning, and garlic powder. Mix well to combine.

  2. Mix in the cooled cooked rice. Set mixture aside.

Make the Cabbage Rolls
  1. Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage and fill each one with about 2-3 Tbsp of the meat filling. Fold the sides over the meat, then the other two ends over to create a sealed cabbage roll. Secure with a toothpick, if necessary. Make as many rolls as you can until the filling is used up. Set the rolls aside.

  2. Chop the remaining cabbage into ½" pieces and set aside.

  3. Turn on the sauté setting. Add the olive oil, butter, chopped cabbage, and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage and onion are soften. Turn off the sauté function and remove the mixture to a large bowl.

  4. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, bouillon, balsamic vinegar, and Worcestershire to the chopped cabbage/onion mixture. Mix well.

  5. Add the cup of water to the pot. Place the trivet in the pot.

  6. Place a layer of the cabbage rolls on the trivet. Cover with a couple cups of the sauce mixture.

  7. Add another layer of cabbage rolls, and another layer of sauce. Repeat if there is any left, ending with the sauce.

  8. Close the lid and seal it. Then press the Pressure Cook/Manual button, then the +/- button and select 20 minutes. High pressure. It will take several minutes for the pot to get to pressure.

  9. When the cook time is done, let the pot sit and naturally release for 15 minutes. Then turn the steam release knob to the Venting position to release the remaining pressure. When the pin in the lid drops back down, open the lid.

  10. Serve these delicious cabbage rolls directly from the pot, or transfer to a platter.


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  1. Bobbi

    April 24, 2025 at 5:26 pm

    This is not the way to cook the cabbage. What a mess! All ended up in a casserole.

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  2. Brian

    November 11, 2023 at 4:19 pm

    Love this recipe! To make it even faster and easier couple tips. For meat filling add everything except meat and rice to a food processor. Then mix by hand. Cabbage? Freeze the whole head over night. Thaw on counter for few hours or overnight in fridge. Leaves will be soft and don't lose any flavor to the water (also won't burn yourself or dirty another dish). For mostly cook rice? 1/3 cup rice into a microwavable cup like coffee cup. Add water till about half inch over rice. Microwave for 4 minutes and let it sit until can touch it. No trivet? Use chopped potatoes at bottom. Save some whole leaves and cover them before layering sauce and rolls (I have a trivet and still do this cause they amazing!) Lastly I put sauce into the already dirty food processor to make smooth sauce using minimal effort on rough chopping veggies. Hope this helps!

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  3. Neil Swiacki

    December 12, 2022 at 11:25 am

    The recipe is average. However, take a look at the nutrition info: 335 kcal.

    What the heck does that mean? Who uses kcal? Why not state it in terms of calories per serving like nearly ALL other sites?

    Sheesh.

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    • Sandy

      January 02, 2023 at 9:28 am

      That's just how the program has it. Not my choice. But you got the meaning, as do ALL the other viewers, so that's great!

      Reply
  4. Andrée

    October 21, 2022 at 3:47 pm

    Hello Sandy
    Just a few words to let you know that I made this recipe for dinner and it was delicious! The whole family loved it!
    Would definitely make it again!
    Thank you!

    Reply
  5. Anne Marie Cardone

    January 03, 2022 at 10:27 am

    This was the first thing I made when I got the instant pot. I never came back to leave the review. I always say, I will do it later. Sorry about that. This was amazing! I had a lot leftover and gave it to my neighbor. She loved it. I have made this often, for company, too. While I am here, I forgot to tell you about the collard greens that I made last night. I did write a review, but, I forgot to mention, that whole pot is for me! My husband doesn't like that, but, he kept saying it smells good! I told him I can use other greens if he wants to try it. Yummy!

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    • Sandy

      January 04, 2022 at 3:59 pm

      Thank you! I'm happy you liked those recipes! Happy Cooking!

      Reply
    • Dawn Browne

      January 20, 2022 at 3:35 pm

      OMG! SUPER EASY AND DELISH!!!

      My 4 year old helped me make this recipe and the family all loved it!!

      Reply
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