Instant Pot Goulash

This Instant Pot Goulash recipe needs to pressure cook for only 4 minutes. That's a super fast comfort-food meal. #TexasHomesteader

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword comfort food, fast meal, goulash, instant pot, one pot meal

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 4 minutes

Servings 6 people

Author www.TexasHomesteader.com

1 lb ground meat I used plain ground pork
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 24-oz jar spaghetti sauce
2 15-oz cans Italian-Flavored diced tomatoes (can add 2 tbsp Italian Seasoning if plain)
1 Tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons paprika
3 Tablespoons soy sauce
2 1/2 cups dry elbow noodles
2 1/2 cups broth (can use water if needed)
salt and pepper to taste (I used 1 tsp each)

Turn the Instant Pot onto sauté. When hot, add 1 pound of ground meat, 3 cloves minced garlic,1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and 1 chopped onion. Cook until meat is browned.
When meat is browned drain fat then add 1 can spaghetti sauce, 2 cans Italian-flavored diced tomatoes, (plus 2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning if diced tomatoes are plain), 1 Tablespoon chili powder, 2 teaspoons paprika, 3 Tablespoons soy sauce, 2 1/2 cups broth, and 2 1/2 cups elbow noodles.
Lock lid into place & set your Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 4 minutes.
When timer is up perform a quick release of pressure.
Give everything a good stir and serve hot.
OPTIONAL TOPPING OPTIONS: If desired you can top with Parmesan Cheese, or sour cream, or spicy jalapenos. Whatever you like!