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Instant Pot Goulash

Cheesy and beefy macaroni in a tangy tomato sauce is a nourishing dinner that every kid loves! Whether you call it American Goulash, Chili Mac or just Beefy Macaroni, you need this Instant Pot Goulash on your dinner menu this week.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 365 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic pressed
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ¾ cup beef broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

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  1. Turn the Instant Pot on "SAUTE." Add in the olive oil, chopped onion, and garlic. Cook for about 3 minutes, until onions are translucent. Add in ground beef and cook until crumbled and brown, with no pink remaining. Drain out any excess grease.
  2. Add in the beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon until no bits remain (this is called deglazing). Then add in the water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and pasta noodles. Stir until combined.
  3. Lock the lid in place and and set the pressure valve to "SEALING." Select "HIGH PRESSURE" for a cook time of 2 minutes. When cook time ends, do a CONTROLLED quick pressure release (see notes below).
  4. Remove the lid and stir. Add in the shredded cheese and ENJOY!

Notes

  • Lean ground beef results in much less grease to drain. I usually opt for 93/7 when using my Instant Pot.
  • Fire roasted diced tomatoes adds a delicious spicy flavor to this dish!
  • To do a controlled quick pressure release, turn the pressure valve to "VENTING." Then turn it back to "SEALING." Do about 5 second releases, switching back and forth so that the "spray" from the pasta is minimized.

Nutrition Information

Calories 365kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 86mg (29%) Sodium 625mg (26%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 365

% Daily Value*

Calories 365kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 86mg 29%
Sodium 625mg 26%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.