Instant Pot Goulash Recipe

Name: Instant Pot Goulash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs extra lean ground beef; 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil or 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree; 3 tablespoons garlic, minced or 3 tablespoons garlic paste; 1 large yellow onion, diced small; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 2 1/2 - 3 cups water; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons tamari, sauce-like soy but better; 1 lb dry pasta, tube like shape preferred; 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional); 1 tablespoon dry mixed Italian herbs, salt free

Servings: persons

2 lbs extra lean ground beef
3 tablespoons grapeseed oil or 3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
3 tablespoons garlic, minced or 3 tablespoons garlic paste
1 large yellow onion, diced small
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 1/2 - 3 cups water
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons tamari, sauce-like soy but better
1 lb dry pasta, tube like shape preferred
1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
1 tablespoon dry mixed Italian herbs, salt free

1
Plug in Instant Pot and place the inner pot inside.
2
Set to Saute, high.
3
Add oil, let heat then add in onion.
4
Stir and after a minute add in garlic & keep stirring. Do not brown, just soften.
5
Sprinkle in salt, pepper, dry herbs and stir.
6
Add ground beef and break up and mix with onions. Add garlic and onion powder, Worcestershire sauce and Tamari, mix all to combine.
7
Taste once meat is cooked and adjust seasonings to taste. If pot times out during Saute, just hit cancel and reset to Saute again and hit start.
8
Once meat is done and seasoning is adjusted, hit cancel on control panel.
9
Drain off any liquid from meat and put meat back into the inner pot and place back into the unit.
10
Pour in both cans, tomato puree and crushed tomatoes. Stir from bottom to top to mix with the meat.
11
Taste and season to taste. Add brown sugar, if you are using it, more herbs, garlic or onion powder or chili flakes if you like.
12
Add in dry pasta and stir into sauce to submerge & coat.
13
Add water. Stir to incorporate well. Do not reseason. Water will be absorbed into the pasta so the flavor won't be watered down.
14
Lock lid in place, seal in closed position.
15
Select Pressure Cook, set time to 5-6 min depending on your pasta selection, high pressure. Press Start. *IF you like soft pasta, you can go up to 7 min but it gets chef boy ardee soft if you know what I mean
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Machine will come up to pressure then beep when actual cook time begins.
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End of cook cycle will also be marked by a beep. Let machine natural release for 25 min then finish with a quick release.
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Remove lid & Set into lid rest mount.
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Liquid will be pooled on the top of the pasta. Gently fold in and it will be combined and absorbed back into the dish. Stir up from the bottom.
20
Sometime I do get a bit of scorched business on the bottom. I soak the pot in hot water, drop of dawn and a dryer sheet or two. Let it soak the try scrubbing off. A light application of the non abrasive Barkeepers Friend powder or liquid is good too.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs extra lean ground beef, 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil or 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree, 3 tablespoons garlic, minced or 3 tablespoons garlic paste, and more.

Yes, Instant Pot Goulash falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Instant Pot Goulash

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