Description
Instant Pot Goulash is a comforting and hearty one-pot meal that combines ground beef, macaroni pasta, and cheese in a rich tomato sauce. This quick and easy dish is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, delighting even the pickiest eaters. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal cleanup, you can serve up a delicious meal that everyone will love. The blend of spices and cheesy goodness creates a satisfying experience that warms you from the inside out, making it a must-try recipe for any home cook.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 ¾ cups low sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups elbow macaroni pasta (uncooked)
- 30 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 15 ounces canned tomato sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to the sauté function. Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess grease if desired.
- Add chopped onions, cooking until softened. Incorporate minced garlic and bell pepper, stirring for an additional minute.
- Pour in beef broth and add Italian seasoning; stir well to combine.
- Layer uncooked elbow macaroni on top without stirring. Spoon diced tomatoes and tomato sauce over the pasta.
- Close the lid, seal the valve, and set to high pressure for 4 minutes.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully release pressure by moving the valve to venting position.
- Stir gently to combine, adding shredded cheese until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg