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This Instant Pot Goulash was a huge hit with my family! It cooks in just 5 minutes in the instant pot and it is SO GOOD. It's like hamburger helper - but better!
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Instant Pot Goulash

Super fast and super zesty. Make this instant pot goulash recipe tonight.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 644kcal
Author: Aileen Clark

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 16 ounce cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 8 ounce can tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 1 26 ounce jar marinara
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar

Instructions

  • Set Instant Pot to saute mode and add olive oil. 
  • Once oil is hot, mix in onion, bell pepper, and ground beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned. About 5 minutes. 
  • Mix in garlic and salt and pepper (to taste) and saute for another 30 seconds, until garlic is fragrant. 
  • Turn off instant pot.
  • Add in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, oregano, basil, and bay leaf. Mix and scrape up any bits off the bottom of the instant pot. 
  • Then pour in the elbow macaroni and top with marinara and water. Do not stir.
  • Close lid on instant pot and set to sealing. Cook on manual - high pressure, for 5 minutes. 
  • Do a controlled quick pressure release (Let the steam out in bursts).
  • Mix and serve immediately, topped with sharp cheddar.

Nutrition

Calories: 644kcal