Craving a hearty meal that won’t break the bank? Try this Instant Pot American Goulash tonight! It’s a comforting blend of ground beef, pasta, and veggies that will satisfy your hunger in no time, and it’s ready in a fraction of the time and one-pot clean-up!
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American Goulash is a dish that originated in the Midwest, and falls into what Rachael Ray would call a “stoup” – a mix of stew and soup. The macaroni really bulks up the dish so that you can feed a crowd with just one pound of ground beef.
American Goulash is different from traditional Hungarian Goulash. While both dishes are referred to as “goulash,” American Goulash is a quick and budget-friendly pasta dish with ground beef, while Hungarian Goulash is a slow-cooked meat stew with an emphasis on paprika and spices.
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Why You’ll Love This Easy Instant Pot Goulash
- It’s so easy to make. You don’t need to be a skilled chef or have a lot of special ingredients to make a classic dish that everyone can enjoy.
- The Instant Pot Goulash has such an amazing taste. It’s cheesy, hearty, and full of flavor, which makes it perfect for lunch or dinner.
- You can reheat this meal in the microwave and have leftovers for days! It tastes just as good reheated as it does when you’ve first prepared it.
Ingredients
Ground Beef – Use one pound of ground beef to prepare this goulash. I generally use 80/20 ground beef, but use your preferred or what you have on hand.
Diced Onion – Feel free to use white or yellow onion, whatever you prefer or already have on hand. Dice your onion into small pieces.
Diced Tomatoes – Use a 15-ounce can of petite diced tomatoes to add more flavor to this dish.
Beef Broth – Enhance the flavor of this dish with a bit of beef broth for a more savory taste. You could use beef bouillon cubes and water or just water, as well.
Shredded Cheese – You’ll need one cup of shredded cheese. I like to use mild cheddar or colby-jack.
Dried Pasta – You will need 10 ounces of your favorite short pasta. Feel free to use elbow macaroni, rotini or fusilli. Spaghetti and other long pasta is not ideal for this recipe.
Additional ingredients needed to prepare the Instant Pot American Goulash include Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Equipment
- Instant Pot or Electric Pressure Cooker (6 or 8 quart)
- Can Opener
- Measuring Cups and Spoons (this Pyrex set is my favorite and so durable!)
- Cutting Board and Knife
- Mixing Spoon
How to Make Instant Pot Beef Goulash
You can have this dish on your dinner table amazingly quick using your instant pot with just a few easy steps. *See recipe card for the complete recipe and instructions
- Turn Instant Pot on to Saute and brown the meat.
- Add diced onions, continue to saute until meat is crumbled and onions are tender.
- Turn off saute function. Stir in the beef broth, along with Worcestershire, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt & pepper. Scrape the bottom of the pot to make sure there are no stuck pieces.
- Add the noodles (do not stir), followed by diced tomatoes and tomato sauce (STILL do not stir).
- Close the lid and cook on High Pressure for 4 minutes.
- Once cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure. Open the lid and stir in shredded cheese.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
American Goulash Recipe Notes
- If you don’t have ground beef or don’t want to use it, you can substitute it with ground turkey, chicken, or pork, all of which will work with this recipe.
- Feel free to add some veggies to this dish, such as frozen corn, peas, or even diced carrots. It’s a great way to sneak some more veggies into a tasty meal, especially when you have picky eaters at home.
- If you don’t have cheddar cheese, you can use any other type of cheese blend that you personally prefer. You can also add more cheese to your goulash if you want it to be super creamy and cheesy.
FAQs
While a traditional American goulash contains elbow noodles, you can feel free to swap them out for something else, such as rotini, mini shells, or even bowties. Use what you have on hand to make a flavorful meal from scratch.
You can add diced red bell pepper, frozen veggies, bacon, and even beans. Some people like adding extra ingredients to make this dish spread even further, which is great if you have a large family and want to have more than enough to go around.
Absolutely! Once you’ve allowed your goulash to cool down, pour it into an airtight food storage container and keep it in the fridge, where it should stay fresh for up to five days.
When reheating your goulash, simply microwave it or put it on the stove in a skillet to reheat for several minutes. No matter how you reheat it, the goulash will taste just as good as it did when you first served it.
The Instant Pot American Goulash is the perfect recipe for busy families searching for a tasty homemade meal to prepare. Even on your busiest nights, you can easily assemble this dish, having it hot and ready to serve by dinner time.
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Instant Pot American Goulash Recipe
Instant Pot American Goulash
Need a hearty meal to feed a crowd without breaking the bank? Try this Instant Pot American Goulash! It's a comforting blend of ground beef, pasta, and veggies in a one-pot dinner ready in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small white onion, diced
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 12 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 10 ounces elbow macaroni or other dried pasta
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Turn Instant Pot on to Saute, add oil to pot and allow to heat for 2 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and brown the meat, making sure to break up pieces.
- Add the diced onions and continue to saute until meat is crumbled and onions start to become transluscent.
- Turn off saute function. Stir in the beef broth, along with Worcestershire, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt & pepper. Scrape the bottom of the pot to make sure there are no stuck pieces.
- Add the noodles (do not stir), followed by diced tomatoes and tomato sauce (STILL do not stir).
- Close the lid and cook on High Pressure for 4 minutes.
- Once cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure. Carefully, open the lid and stir in shredded cheese.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Storing and Reheating: Once you’ve allowed your goulash to cool down, pour it into an airtight food storage container and keep it in the fridge, where it should stay fresh for up to five days. To reheat, microwave for 1-2 minutes or heat over medium heat in a pan until heated through.
Variations: If you don’t have ground beef or don’t want to use it, you can substitute it with ground turkey, chicken, or pork, all of which will work with this recipe.
Feel free to add some veggies to this dish, such as frozen corn, peas, or even diced carrots. It’s a great way to sneak some more veggies into a tasty meal, especially when you have picky eaters at home.
If you don’t have cheddar cheese, you can use any other type of cheese blend that you personally prefer. You can also add more cheese to your goulash if you want it to be super creamy and cheesy.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 443Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 1124mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 3gSugar: 4gProtein: 31g
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