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Instant Pot Beef Goulash

Instant Pot Beef Goulash is a hearty and comforting dish that combines tender beef, pasta, and a rich tomato sauce, all cooked to perfection in a fraction of the time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1.5 pounds beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bell pepper green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dry oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
For the Pasta
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
For the Garnish
  • 0.5 cup parsley chopped

Method
 

Cooking the Base
  1. Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Add the olive oil and let it heat up.
  2. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and green bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add the cubed beef chuck to the pot, brown on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
Building the Sauce
  1. Stir in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Make sure to scrape the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits.
Cooking the Pasta
  1. Add the elbow macaroni to the pot, stirring to combine.
  2. Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to 'Sealing'. Select 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' for 5 minutes.
Releasing Pressure
  1. Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes.
  2. After 10 minutes, carefully turn the valve to 'Venting' to release any remaining steam.
Final Touches
  1. Stir the goulash, and check for seasoning. Adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  2. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Notes

For added flavor, you can include a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce in the sauce mixture. This dish pairs well with a side of crusty bread.

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