Instant Pot Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Step 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.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Mix in the cooled cooked rice. Set mixture aside.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Chop the remaining cabbage into 1/2" pieces and set aside.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

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

Step 10

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

Step 11

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

Step 12

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

Step 13

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.

Step 14

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.

Step 15

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