Description

Instant Pot Goulash is an irresistible one-pot meal that brings comfort and satisfaction to your dinner table in no time. This family-friendly dish features tender ground beef, creamy cheese, and hearty elbow macaroni all enveloped in a rich tomato-based sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe simplifies cooking while ensuring robust flavors that will please both kids and adults alike. With just a few ingredients and the convenience of the Instant Pot, you can create a delicious meal that your family will request again and again. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the seasonings to suit your taste preferences.

Ingredients

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1 pound ground beef
1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
2 bell peppers (chopped)
1 ¾ cups low sodium chicken broth
30 ounces canned diced tomatoes
15 ounces canned tomato sauce
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups elbow macaroni

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Instructions

Press Saute on the Instant Pot and brown the ground beef, crumbling it as it cooks.
Add chopped onions and cook until softened. Stir in minced garlic and bell peppers for another minute.
Pour in chicken broth, scraping any bits from the bottom of the pot.
Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Layer uncooked elbow macaroni on top without stirring, then add diced tomatoes and tomato sauce.
Close the lid, set to sealing position, and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes.
Release pressure quickly once cooking is complete; stir gently before mixing in shredded cheese until melted.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 24 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Pressure Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 46g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 70mg