Best 5 Instant Pot Cabbage Roll Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and comforting culinary experience with our Instant Pot Cabbage Roll Casserole, a delightful blend of traditional flavors and modern convenience. This delectable dish combines the classic flavors of cabbage rolls with the ease and speed of a pressure cooker. Our recipe offers a step-by-step guide to creating a mouthwatering casserole, featuring a tender and flavorful filling of ground beef, rice, vegetables, and aromatic spices, all wrapped in tender cabbage leaves.

In addition to our classic Instant Pot Cabbage Roll Casserole, we also present a collection of equally tantalizing variations to suit diverse preferences. Our Turkey Cabbage Roll Casserole offers a leaner alternative, while our Vegetarian Cabbage Roll Casserole caters to those with meat-free dietary choices. If you crave a spicy kick, our Spicy Cabbage Roll Casserole is sure to satisfy, and for those who love the classic flavors of sauerkraut, our Sauerkraut Cabbage Roll Casserole is an absolute must-try.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted to deliver a unique culinary journey, ensuring that every bite is a burst of flavor. We provide detailed instructions, helpful tips, and beautiful imagery to guide you through the cooking process, ensuring a successful and enjoyable experience in your kitchen.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

INSTANT POT CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE



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A super easy and fast way to have the flavors of cabbage rolls for dinner tonight.

Provided by 365 Days of Slow and Pressure Cooking

Categories     Beef

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef (you can also use ground turkey)
1 cup diced onion
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
6 cups cabbage (cut into ½" by 3" slices)
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 ½ cups beef broth
1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
4 oz grated medium or sharp cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Turn your Instant Pot to the saute setting. When the display says HOT add in the ground beef and break it up. Add in the onion, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Brown the beef for about 5 minutes. Drain off any excess grease. Turn off the saute setting. Scrape off the bottom of the Instant Pot with a wooden spoon. Add in half the broth.
  • Layer the cabbage on top of the beef. Then sprinkle the rice on top of the cabbage. Pour the rest of the broth over the top of the rice. Then dump the tomatoes and tomato sauce evenly over the top of the rice.
  • Cover the Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure the valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 8 minutes. When the time is up let the pot sit for 10 minutes and then move the valve to venting. Remove the lid.
  • Stir in the cheddar and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Scoop onto plates and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Sugar 4.9 g, Sodium 607.7 mg, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, TransFat 0.2 g, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 19.4 g, Cholesterol 48 mg

INSTANT POT® BASIC CABBAGE ROLLS



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Cabbage leaves stuffed with meatloaf mix, onion, and rice, cooked in the Instant Pot®.

Provided by Bren

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Cabbage

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups water
3 pounds head of savoy cabbage
½ cup uncooked long grain rice
½ cup water
⅓ pound ground beef
⅓ pound ground pork
⅓ pound ground veal
2 (28 ounce) cans tomato sauce (such as Hunt's®), divided
½ cup finely chopped onion
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Pour 1 1/2 cups water into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Insert the trivet.
  • Remove tough outer leaves and core from the cabbage. Place cabbage, core-side down, on the trivet.
  • Close and lock the lid, and set vent to sealing. Select Manual function according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 9 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • While cabbage is cooking, combine rice and 1/2 cup water in a small bowl. Combine beef, pork, veal, 1/3 cup tomato sauce, onion, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer cabbage to a plate. Drain water from pot insert. Add remaining tomato sauce from the opened can and 1 teaspoon salt. Replace the trivet in the pot.
  • Drain rice and add to the bowl with the meat mixture.
  • Separate cooked cabbage leaves carefully and shave off the tough veins. Place a cabbage leaf on a work surface; fill with 2 tablespoons meat mixture and roll up, tucking in the sides. Place rolled leaf on the trivet in the pot. Continue with remaining leaves and filling, placing the first layer facing the same way and the second layer facing the opposite way. Pour the remaining can of tomato sauce over the rolls.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select the Stew/Meat function according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 22 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.5 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Cholesterol 49.8 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 11.2 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 2253.4 mg, Sugar 16.2 g

INSTANT POT® CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE



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This Instant Pot® cabbage roll casserole is a variation of my "tried and true" stuffed peppers recipe. Serve with additional cooked rice, if desired.

Provided by hrsping

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Cabbage

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground turkey
⅔ cup chopped onion
1 large head cabbage, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
¾ cup water
¾ cup uncooked long grain white rice
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil, divided
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add turkey and onion; cook and stir until turkey is browned and crumbly and onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add cabbage, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, water, rice, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon basil, salt, and pepper. Stir occasionally until mixture starts to boil, 5 to 7 minutes. Make sure the mixture does not exceed the max fill line.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • While the cabbage-rice mixture is cooking, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 8 minutes. Then use the quick-release method by gently pushing the steam release knob towards the venting position without pushing it fully into position; release remaining pressure in short bursts.
  • Remove the Instant Pot® lid and stir in 1 cup of Cheddar cheese.
  • Combine tomato sauce, sugar, and remaining basil in a bowl. Pour 1/2 of the sauce into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spoon cabbage-rice mixture over the sauce, then spoon remaining sauce over top. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 72.6 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1073.4 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE



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I use to make regular cabbage rolls until I found this recipe. Now, instead, I make this and it is as good as the regular cabbage rolls and alot easier.

Provided by BUCHKO

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Rice

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 ½ pounds chopped cabbage
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 teaspoon salt
2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet, brown beef in oil over medium high heat until redness is gone. Drain off fat.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine the onion, tomato sauce, cabbage, rice and salt. Add meat and mix all together. Pour mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour broth over meat mixture and bake in the preheated oven, covered, for 1 hour. Stir, replace cover and bake for another 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 64.3 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 840.1 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

EASY CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE



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Forget trying to roll the cabbage rolls. I tried this once and realized that I didn't need to spend all that time making the rolls because they ended up looking the same on the plate anyways.

Provided by Tracy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Cabbage

Time 2h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 ½ pounds ground beef
2 onions, chopped
1 cup water
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
½ cup white rice
4 cups shredded cabbage
8 slices bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8x12-inch baking dish.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir ground beef until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in onions, water, tomato sauce, garlic, salt and black pepper; bring to a simmer. Add rice, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Spread half the shredded cabbage in prepared baking dish; cover with half the beef mixture. Repeat layers. Arrange bacon over final layer of beef. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until bacon is crisp and cabbage is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 61.7 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 820.7 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

Tips:

  • For a more flavorful casserole, use a combination of ground beef and pork.
  • Add some chopped vegetables to the meat mixture, such as carrots, celery, or onions.
  • Use a variety of cabbage leaves, such as green cabbage, red cabbage, or savoy cabbage.
  • Be sure to blanch the cabbage leaves before using them to make them more pliable.
  • If you don't have an instant pot, you can make this casserole in a slow cooker or in the oven.

Conclusion:

Instant Pot Cabbage Roll Casserole is a quick and easy way to enjoy a classic comfort food. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and hearty meal on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner option, give this recipe a try.

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