Description
This hearty, comforting dish combines tender beef, rich tomato sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta, all made in the Instant Pot for a quick and easy meal. It’s packed with savory flavors and is the ultimate one-pot comfort food that’s perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (or other small pasta)
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté the Beef and Veggies: Set your Instant Pot to “Sauté” mode. Add olive oil, chopped onions, and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and soft. Add ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Cook until browned, then drain any excess fat.
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Add the Tomatoes and Broth: Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with juice, and beef broth. Stir everything to combine.
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Season the Goulash: Stir in paprika, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed.
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Add the Pasta: Stir in the uncooked elbow macaroni, making sure the pasta is submerged in the liquid.
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Cook Under Pressure: Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to “Sealing.” Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
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Release the Pressure and Serve: Once the cooking time is up, perform a quick release by switching the valve to “Venting.” Open the lid and stir the goulash. Serve hot with optional grated cheese or fresh herbs.
Notes
- Pasta Tips: Be careful not to overcook the pasta as it can become mushy in the Instant Pot. Stick to 5 minutes for perfectly cooked pasta.
- Spicy Kick: For a little heat, add red pepper flakes or hot sauce to the goulash.
- Vegetable Options: You can add bell peppers, zucchini, or spinach when sautéing the onions and garlic for extra veggies.
- Lean Ground Beef: Use lean ground beef for a lighter version, but a little fat adds flavor!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg