Make a whole well balanced meal in almost no time with the help of a pressure cooker. Kielbasa, cabbage and potatoes in the instant pot is a delicious all in one dinner.
Getting a tasty meal on the table doesn’t have to be difficult, this recipe is proof of that. It is flavorful and comforting with almost no effort required.
If you can chop a head of cabbage into bite sized squares, you can make this dinner. Add some chunks of potato, a bit of broth and some kielbasa and you are really in business.
The smokiness and spices in the sausage add great flavor to everything else, so it all comes out tasty without having to dig through your spice cabinet!
How To Make It
Start by cutting your potatoes into large chunks. I like to use medium red potatoes and cut them into about 8 pieces each.
Put them in the bottom of your instant pot with the stock. Having them in the liquid helps to keep them from oxidizing while they wait to be cooked.
Speaking of the stock, I like to use chicken stock but that’s not the only option. A can of beer would be fun, I would personally use a lighter beer reminiscent of a lager. Water would also work.
Now cut the cabbage into chunks. They don’t have to be super small as the cabbage will wilt and soften as it cooks.
Just make them a nice manageable size and layer it on top of the potatoes. Put the kielbasa on top and you are ready to cook!
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I used homemade kielbasa that was made into individual links and cold smoked. You could also use the larger smoked kielbasa from the store, feel free to cook it whole or cut it into chunks.
Fresh Polish sausage or even bratwursts would also be tasty options. Feel free to use what you like.
What kind of potatoes should you use?
We like using red potatoes in this recipe. Waxier potatoes like yukon gold also hold up really well in this recipe. However, we have used russet potatoes several times and they work as well.
Can you add carrots to this recipe?
Yes you can. If you want to add some chunks of carrot or even a handful or two of baby carrots they would taste great in this recipe. Add them with the rest of the ingredients and cook as directed. It would be a lot like how we eat our corned beef and cabbage.
More great recipes using cabbage or kielbasa
Make a tasty casserole with pasta, sausage, broccoli and cheese. It is another tasty all in one meal that can be prepped ahead of time and baked when ready.
A tasty cheesy cabbage casserole topped with corn flake crumbs is a tasty and comforting side dish. It is a fun way to enjoy the leafy vegetable.
Cook kielbasa, pierogis and brussels sprouts all on one sheet pan for a tasty and super simple supper. It is another great quick and easy meal.
Kielbasa Cabbage and Potatoes in the Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 medium head cabbage
- 1 pound kielbasa
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cut potatoes into large pieces and place into instant pot with stock.4 medium potatoes, 1 cup chicken stock
- Cut head of cabbage into cubes and layer over potatoes.1 medium head cabbage
- Arrange sausage over the cabbage. Sprinkle with seasonings.1 pound kielbasa, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. Quick release the steam.
- Stir to combine and add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
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I’m newish to the instant pot. I wanted to say Thank you for the inspiration. On this recipe, if I want to use noodles instead of potatoes, how would I change the recipe? Thank you.
I think you could make that happen pretty easily. I’d add another cup of water or stock, then add 8 ounces of wide egg noodles. 3 or 4 minutes should be enough to cook it all. Let me know how it goes if you try it!
I added some sliced onions, and seasoned it with a Japanese curry cube. So delicious!
That sounds amazing!
Nobody here likes to cook. That said, this was a big, big hit at our house. And so easy.
I am so glad you enjoyed it!
I actually add smoked hogs jowl to this dish with the sausage it is absolutely amazing
That sounds amazing!
What would you do different if you don’t have an instant pot??
I would put everything in a large pot, cover it and cook it over medium for 20-30 minutes. When the potatoes and cabbage are cooked to your liking it should be good to go.
One place in the description, it says COOK TIME 15 minutes. In the Instructions, it says cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. Which one is correct?
5 minutes is correct, the 15 minutes includes the time it takes to come up to pressure.
I’m going to be making this tonight for me whilemy hubby has corned beef. I’m going to need to make a couple changes because I’m a vegetarian. I’ll use vegetable broth and no sausage.
I am sure that will be tasty!
Yum! I used 1/2c beer and 1/2 cup of vegetable broth, added some baby carrots. Everything was cooked perfectly.
That sounds delicious!
I make this but add hot sauce to each layer and only use 1/2 cup chicken broth. It’s me and my sons favorite meal
That sounds amazing!
This sounds delicious and nutritious. I think that I could use a little more nutrition in my life, and delicious always make nutrition better!
It is nice when they align, isn’t it?