Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls in the Instant Pot

Name: Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls in the Instant Pot
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American, Eastern European, European
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic; 4 cups (32 oz.) beef bone broth; 1 3/4 cups basmati rice; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried coriander; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 2 tsp paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon pink himalayan salt; 1 tsp ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp oregano; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 lb shredded cabbage (or shredded coleslaw mix); 2 bay leaves; 1 x 14.5 oz can low sodium diced tomatoes; 6 ounces tomato paste; 2 tsp sugar; 1 x 14 oz can water; 1 teaspoon baking soda

11 steps

Prep:30minCook:30min

Updated at: Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:42:12 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories356.6 kcal (18%)

Total Fat13.7 g (20%)

Carbs41.4 g (16%)

Sugars7.5 g (8%)

Protein17.4 g (35%)

Sodium625.8 mg (31%)

Fiber3.7 g (13%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

Instructions

Preparation

Step 1

Get all of your veggies chopped, and all other dry ingredients measured and set aside.

yellow onion1

cloves garlic4

basmati rice1 ¾ cups

beef bone broth4 cups

paprika2 tsp

ground black pepper1 tsp

oregano½ tsp

ground cumin1 teaspoon

chili powder1 teaspoon

dried thyme1 teaspoon

dried coriander1 teaspoon

Step 2

Start preheating your Instant Pot on the Normal sauté setting.

Brown and Sauté the ground beef, onions, and garlic

Step 3

Add the olive oil and burger to the pot and start chopping and browning it. When it is mostly browned, add the onions.

extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon

ground beef1 lb

yellow onion1

Step 4

Add the garlic. stir frequently, for about a minute.

cloves garlic4

Add Remaining Ingredients

Step 5

Add the Bone Broth to deglaze the pot and scrape any bits stuck to the bottom.

beef bone broth4 cups

Step 6

Add the rice and remaining ingredients EXCEPT the Cabbage, tomato products, and sugar. Stir well.

paprika2 tsp

ground black pepper1 tsp

oregano½ tsp

ground cumin1 teaspoon

worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons

chili powder1 teaspoon

basmati rice1 ¾ cups

Step 7

Add the cabbage and stir well to mix, then add the bay leaves and push down to submerge in the liquid.

cabbage1 lb

bay leaves2

Step 8

Pour the can of diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and sugar into the pot, but don't stir. This will prevent them from sticking on the bottom during the next phase.

can low sodium diced tomatoes14.5 oz

tomato paste6 ounces

sugar2 tsp

Step 9

Cover, seal, and pressure cook for 20 minutes on Normal.

Step 10

Release the pressure and stir stir everything together so it is mixed well... Add the baking soda. stir thoroughly and then let it sit until the foam from the reaction with the tomatoes is gone.

Step 11

Taste and adjust salt, if desired.