Description
Instant Pot Goulash is a comforting and flavorful one-pot meal that makes weeknight dinners a breeze. This delightful dish combines ground beef, macaroni pasta, and cheese in a rich tomato sauce, ensuring every bite is packed with satisfaction. Perfect for busy families, this recipe takes just 34 minutes from start to finish, allowing you to enjoy a hearty meal without the hassle of multiple pots and pans. Customize it with your favorite vegetables for added nutrition and flavor—making it not only delicious but also versatile. Whether you’re serving it at a family gathering or storing leftovers for lunch, Instant Pot Goulash is sure to become a staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 ¾ cups low sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
- 2 cups elbow macaroni pasta (uncooked)
- 30 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 15 ounces canned tomato sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- chopped fresh parsley (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to the sauté function and brown the ground beef until crumbled and cooked through. Drain excess grease if desired.
- Add finely chopped onion and sauté for about two minutes until softened. Then, stir in minced garlic and chopped bell pepper, cooking for an additional minute.
- Pour in the low sodium beef broth while scraping any bits stuck to the bottom. Stir in Italian seasoning.
- Layer uncooked elbow macaroni on top without stirring, followed by canned diced tomatoes and tomato sauce.
- Close the lid, set the steam release valve to sealing position, and cook on high pressure for four minutes.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully perform a quick release by moving the valve to venting position.
- Stir gently until well combined; add shredded cheddar cheese and mix until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg