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Instant Pot Goulash

American Goulash made in your pressure cooker. Just when you thought dinner couldn't get easier!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Natural Release
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 598 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes do not drain
  • 1 ½ Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 c. low sodium beef broth
  • 10.75 oz can tomato soup
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 2 c. elbow macaroni
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ½ c. shredded cheddar cheese.

Instructions

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  1. Turn the Instant Pot to saute. When it is hot add the ground beef, onion, salt and pepper. Cook until the meat is browned. During the last minute of cooking, add the minced garlic and stir to combine.
  2. Cancel the saute function on the Instant Pot.
  3. Drain any excess grease off of hamburger mixture.
  4. Add tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, tomato soup, brown sugar, noodles and bay leaves. Stir to mix.
  5. Seal the lid, making sure the pressure release valve is set to “sealing”. Set your Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 5 minutes.
  6. When the timer is up perform a quick release of pressure. Take the pot out of the pressure cooker, remove bay leaves and add cheese to the top. Let rest for 5 minutes allowing cheese to melt and mixture to thicken.

Notes

  • I tested this in a 6 quart Instant Pot. The 8 quart Instant Pots have different requirement so the recipe might need to be adjusted. 
  • Grab a block of cheddar cheese and grate it yourself. It's worth a few extra seconds and makes it super cheesy and delicious. It melts better, trust me!
  • Mix it up and replace the ground beef for Italian sausage for a little zip!
  • Sneak some vegetables in by adding a few chopped bell peppers when you are sauteing the beef. 
  • Swap out the elbow macaroni for a different type of pasta. 
  • Store leftovers for up to three days in an air tight container in the refrigerator. 
  • Reheat leftovers in a saucepan over medium-low heat or in the microwave. The pasta will soak up some of the liquid while in the refrigerator. Just add a splash of water or beef broth to "loosen" it up. 
  • If you see a "burn" notice on the Instant Pot you can release the pressure, stir the mixture and make sure to get any bits of stuck on ground beef off the bottom. Try to do this before you add the rest of the ingredients after browning the hamburger. I like to add a bit of beef broth after draining the grease and deglaze the bottom by scraping off the bits of hamburger that are stuck on there, then adding the rest of the ingredients! You can also add a bit more liquid if you have a burn notice, about 1/2 c. should do the trick. Stir and release the Instant Pot and continue cooking.

Nutrition Information

Calories 598kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 73g (24%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 775mg (32%) Potassium 978mg (28%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 477IU (10%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 209mg (21%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 598

% Daily Value*

Calories 598kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 73g 24%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 775mg 32%
Potassium 978mg 21%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 477IU 10%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 209mg 21%
Iron 4mg 22%

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