Instant Pot Ground Beef Goulash Recipe (American Style)

Our Grandma used to make the BEST Ground Beef Goulash! Full of flavor and the perfect comfort meal. We love that Stove Top Goulash recipe so much we created it in the Instant Pot!

Goulash originally came from Hungary and it was a soup or stew that consisted of meat and peppers seasoned with paprika and other herbs and seasonings.

In America, goulash is usually made with ground beef, elbow macaroni, and tomatoes (either tomato sauce, tomato soup, and/or tomato paste).

I love that this dish is hearty and comforting, but it’s also perfect if you are trying to eat on a budget.

This isn’t your typical Hungarian goulash, but it’s delicious all the same. You’ll also love our Cheeseburger Macaroni Recipe!

Ingredients needed to make this Instant Pot Ground Beef Goulash:

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef1 onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 15 ounces canned corn, drained (1 can)
• 29 ounces tomato sauce (1 large can)
• 30 ounces diced tomatoes (2 cans), undrained
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 1/2 Tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (more or less to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked1-2 cups beef broth

How to make this family favorite Ground Beef Goulash:

Press the SAUTE button. When the pot is hot, add in the ground beef, onions, and green pepper. Cook until beef is no longer pink. If desired, drain grease.

Add in corn, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Add uncooked macaroni noodles on top, then pour beef broth on top of macaroni. DO NOT STIR, but press down the macaroni so that it’s all covered in liquid as much as possible.

Place the lid on top of the Instant Pot and turn the knob to SEALING (not venting).

Press the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK button and set the timer for 4 minutes.

Do a QUICK RELEASE of the pressure when the timer is done (move the knob to VENTING to let out all the steam).

Remove the lid and stir everything together.

If desired, you can serve this with shredded cheddar cheese on top.

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We like to serve these recipes with this Goulash:

• 30 Minute Dinner Rolls
• Easy Homemade French Bread
• Easy Homemade Cornbread
• 7 Layer Green Salad

Serves: 6

Instant Pot Ground Beef Goulash Recipe (American Style)

5 from 2 votes

The comfort and flavor of our favorite Ground Beef Goulash recipe in the Instant Pot!

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 14 minutes mins

Pressurize Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 29 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• 1½ pounds ground beef
• 1 onion diced
• 1 green bell pepper diced
• 15 ounces canned corn drained, (1 can)
• 29 ounces tomato sauce (1 large can)
• 30 ounces diced tomatoes (2 15oz cans), undrained
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• 2½ Tablespoons soy sauce
• 1½ Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper (more or less to taste)
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
• 1-2 cups beef broth

Instructions

• Press the SAUTE button. When the pot is hot, add in the ground beef, onions, and green pepper. 
• Cook until beef is no longer pink. If desired, drain grease.
• Add in corn, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
• Add uncooked macaroni noodles on top, then pour beef broth on top of macaroni. DO NOT STIR, but press down the macaroni so that it's all covered in liquid as much as possible.
• Place the lid on top of the Instant Pot and turn the knob to SEALING (not venting).
• Press the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK button and set the timer for 4 minutes.
• Do a QUICK RELEASE of the pressure when the timer is done (move the knob to VENTING to let out all the steam).
• Remove the lid and stir everything together.
• If desired, you can serve this with shredded cheddar cheese on top.

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Notes

• The noodles will continue to absorb the liquid as it sits. If you reheat this for the next day, you might want to add a little liquid to it.
   

Nutrition

Calories: 508 kcal · Carbohydrates: 73 g · Protein: 37 g · Fat: 8 g · Saturated Fat: 3 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 70 mg · Sodium: 1927 mg · Potassium: 1453 mg · Fiber: 6 g · Sugar: 24 g · Vitamin A: 837 IU · Vitamin C: 42 mg · Calcium: 109 mg · Iron: 7 mg

Equipment

• Instant Pot
• Wooden Spoon

Recipe Details

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

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