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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.