Instant Pot American Goulash

This Instant Pot American Goulash is an easy one pot meal made ground beef, tomatoes, spices, cheese and macaroni noodles that is ready in just minutes. Your family will love this classic comfort food you’ll love everything about how easy it is to make. 

When it comes to comfort food there are the classics like Homemade Mac ’n Cheese and chili and of course goulash. In fact on of the first recipes I ever learned to make was Cowboy Goulash and it will always be on of my favorites. 

Are Goulash and American Chop Suey the same thing?

Yes! They are exactly the same the name varies by regions of the United States. Some people call it American Goulash or just Goulash and others say American Chop Suey. Another common name for this dish is Johnny Marzetti. 

How do you make American Goulash In the Instant Pot?

What you will need: 

• ground beef
• onion
• garlic 
• diced tomatoes 
• tomato sauce 
• Worcestershire sauce 
• beef broth 
• salt and pepper 
• and of course an Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker 

Instructions:

1. Start by turning on the Instant Pot to the sauté setting.

2. When the pot is hot add the onion and cook for about a minute then add the ground beef and season it with salt and pepper. Brown the meat stirring frequently. When the meat is almost fully cooked through, add the garlic to the pot and cook until fragrant. This should take about a minute.
3. Hit the cancel button on the Instant Pot.
4. Drain the grease from the browned beef and add the beef back to the Instant Pot.
5. To the Instant Pot, add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, macaroni noodles, and bay leaves. Stir to combine.
6. Seal the lid, making sure the pressure release valve is set to “sealing”. Set your Instant Pot to high pressure and set the timer to 5 minutes.

Can I freeze Goulash?

This freezes beautifully. If you are planning to freeze this do not add the cheese. Instead add the cheese when you are reheating the goulash to serve.  Also, make sure to cool the goulash completely before freezing in an airtight container or zip top bag. This recipe will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Place in the refrigerator overnight to thaw for best results. 

My tips for this recipe: 

• Use a pound lean ground beef 93/7 is always a good choice but it can be expensive 
• To add more flavor and color to your goulash you can add a can corn that’s been drained during step five. 
• If you want to add some spice to your goulash add a 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the instant pot in step five. 
• One of my favorite time saving tips to getting dinner done in a rush is to buy a bag of frozen chopped onion. Just measure out the amount you need and toss them right in the pan no need to thaw them first. 
• I hope that you will enjoy this recipe for Instant Pot Goulash. I know we loved it and it was delicious. Only having just a few dishes to wash was an added bonus!  

Happy Cooking Y’all!

Susanne 

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Instant Pot American Goulash

This Instant Pot Goulash is an easy one pot meal made ground beef, tomatoes, spices, cheese and macaroni noodles that is ready in just minutes.

Course Instant Pot, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword American Chop Suey, American Goulash, Easy Instant Pot Recipe, Goulash, Instant Pot American Goulash, Instant Pot Goulash

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 348 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 white or yellow onion diced
• Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, with juices
• 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 cups large elbow macaroni
• 2 bay leaves
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese.

Instructions

1. Turn the Instant Pot to the sauté setting.
2. When it is hot add the onion and cook until tender and translucent, about 2-3 minutes, add the ground beef to the pot and season with salt and pepper. Brown the meat. When the meat is almost fully cooked, add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Press the cancel button on the Instant Pot.
4. Drain away and fat from the browned beef. Then add the beef back to the Instant Pot.
5. To the beef, add diced tomatoes and juice, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, macaroni noodles, and bay leaves. Stir to combine.
6. Seal the lid, making sure the pressure release valve is set to “sealing”. Set Instant Pot to high pressure and set the timer to 5 minutes.
7. When the timer is up perform a quick release. Remove the bay leaves and add the shredded cheddar cheese stir to combine and to allow the cheese to melt.

Recipe Notes

1. You can use any noodles that you like.

2. Leftovers will store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

3, The cooking time does not count for how long it takes for your Instant Pot to come to pressure. Typically takes around 10 minutes before you begin the 5 minutes of cooking time.

4. This freezes beautifully. If you are planning to freeze this do not add the cheese. Instead add the cheese when you are reheating the goulash to serve. Also, make sure to cool the goulash completely before freezing in an airtight container or zip top bag. This recipe will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Place in the refrigerator overnight to thaw for best results. 


Nutrition Facts

Instant Pot American Goulash

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 348 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 6g38%

Trans Fat 1g

Cholesterol 54mg18%

Sodium 329mg14%

Potassium 489mg14%

Carbohydrates 32g11%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 19g38%

Vitamin A 86IU2%

Vitamin C 9mg11%

Calcium 55mg6%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.