Instant Pot Stuffed Cabbage Casserole
Instant Pot Stuffed Cabbage Casserole transforms the traditional flavors of stuffed cabbage into a quick and easy one-pot meal. This comforting dish features tender cabbage leaves enveloping a savory filling of lean ground beef and rice, all simmered in rich tomato sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe brings nostalgia to the table without the fuss.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head green cabbage
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 24 oz tomato sauce (preferably homemade)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the cabbage: Remove the core from the cabbage and boil in water for about 5 minutes. Cool and peel off 10 large leaves.
- Cook the meat mixture: In the Instant Pot on sauté mode, heat oil. Sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add ground beef; season with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme until browned.
- Mix it up: Stir in rice and half of the tomato sauce until combined.
- Assemble: Spoon meat mixture onto each cabbage leaf and roll tightly. Place seam-side down in the pot.
- Add sauce: Pour remaining tomato sauce over rolls and add 1 cup of water around them.
- Pressure cook: Seal lid and set to high pressure for 15 minutes; allow natural release for 10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe (approx. 310g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, swap ground beef for turkey or chicken. Customize by adding diced tomatoes or bell peppers to the filling.