Instant Pot Basic Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 medium head green cabbage (2 pounds)
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup beef broth

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Remove the core from the cabbage and carefully separate the leaves.
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and pork over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
3. Stir in the cooked rice, tomato sauce, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, or until heated through.
4. Place a large cabbage leaf on a work surface. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the filling onto the cabbage leaf and roll it up, tucking in the sides. Repeat with the remaining cabbage leaves and filling.
5. In the Instant Pot, combine the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Place the cabbage rolls on top of the liquid.
6. Secure the lid and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sodium: 560mg
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Fiber: 5g
• Protein: 25g

Dish Characteristics:

• Tender and flavorful cabbage rolls
• Savory and satisfying ground beef and pork filling
• Versatile dish that can be served as a main course or side dish

User Comments:

• "These cabbage rolls turned out amazing! The filling was perfectly seasoned and the cabbage was cooked to perfection."
• "I love how easy these cabbage rolls were to make in the Instant Pot. They're so much better than the traditional way of cooking them in the oven."
• "These were a hit with my family. Even my kids loved them!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Choose cabbage leaves that are large and intact.
• If the cabbage leaves are too thick, you can blanch them in boiling water for a few minutes to soften them.
• Do not overfill the cabbage leaves, or they will burst during cooking.
• If you don't have an Instant Pot, you can cook the cabbage rolls in a Dutch oven on the stovetop over medium heat for 1 hour.