Instant Pot Goulash is a pressure cooked American style beef goulash. Made in an instant with Italian spices, elbow macaroni noodles, a tomato sauce and ground beef. This classic comfort food is a quick, delicious, and inexpensive home cooked meal!
2tbspItalian seasoning(I like to use 1 tbsp oregano and 1/2 tbsp each of basil and parsley, but you can stick with Italian Blend)
3cupslarge elbow noodles(about 1 lb)
2bay leaves
salt and pepper to taste(I use 1/2 tsp of each)
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Instructions
Set your 6-quart Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Once hot, add the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the beef is browned, breaking it up as it cooks, then drain any excess fat.
Return the beef mixture to the pot and stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, water, soy sauce, Italian seasoning, and additional salt & pepper if desired. Add the elbow macaroni and toss in the bay leaves, giving everything a good stir to combine.
Secure the lid, turn the pressure valve to “Sealing,” and set the Instant Pot to High Pressure for 4 minutes.
Once the time is up, perform a quick release by carefully turning the valve to “VentingWhen the pressure has fully released, remove the lid and discard the bay leaves. Stir the goulash well, taste, and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan or your favorite cheese, and finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley! Enjoy!
Notes
You can make this on the Stove Top too: Cook pasta according to box instructions and drain. In a deep skillet or sauce pan cook meat over medium high heat until done. Drain. Return to pot and add in ingredients. Stir in cooked pasta and serve.