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My recipe for Instant Pot Goulash is the perfect cozy weeknight meal! Made with simple ingredients, this beef goulash in the Instant Pot comes together in less than 30 minutes. My goulash Instant Pot recipe is a Sunday dinner you must try!
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Goulash Instant Pot Recipe
In this post, I will show you how to make goulash in the Instant Pot using easy ingredients and following simple steps! My goulash Instant Pot recipe is easy and has everything for a perfect comfort food dinner: egg noodles, ground beef, and a rich tomato sauce. Because it's a one-pot meal, there's minimal cleanup, too!
If you're looking for a beef goulash that's sure to find a place in your family cookbook, my Instant Pot goulash is the one. I've been making Instant Pot recipes for years, and this is one of my favorites. I'm excited for you to give it a try!
Tools to Make Instant Pot Goulash
- Your Instant Pot. I use an 8-quart Instant Pot, but a 6-quart should work just fine, too.
Goulash Instant Pot Recipe Ingredients
- Ground beef: You can use any type of ground beef! I tend to use lean ground beef, as it lets me skip draining the fat. But if you want, you can use higher fat ratios- it's a great way to save money.
- Salt and pepper: Use freshly cracked black pepper and a nice flaky kosher salt for the best flavor. Yes, it really does make a difference!
- Dry minced onion: I like dried minced onion instead of fresh onion for ease, but you can also finely dice half a yellow onion if you want a little more onion flavor.
- Dry chives: Chives have a super unique flavor and onion-like spice that makes them delicious in goulash!
- Minced garlic: I recommend either fresh or jarred garlic to really bring in the flavor. You'll be sauteing it with the beef, so the flavor will mellow out.
- Butter: A little butter helps give the sauce a smooth and silky finish.
- Chicken broth: You can use water or a different broth if you prefer, but I highly recommend chicken broth. The salty, savory flavor infuses every bite of this dish with flavor and aroma.
- Dried Italian herbs: You can use a bottled mix, or make your own homemade seasoning blend- it's easy, I promise!
- Uncooked egg noodles: Egg noodles are my favorite for goulash as they have a richer flavor and more tender chew, but you can also use regular pasta. Elbow macaroni is a classic choice.
- Canned diced tomatoes: I like using diced tomatoes for those nice chunks of tomato, but you can also use tomato sauce! Pick your favorite depending on the texture you prefer.
- Optional:
- Hungarian Paprika: If you choose to make a more classic Hungarian goulash, add at least 2-3 tablespoons of good Hungarian paprika. It sounds like a lot, but it's the key flavor!
- Bay Leaves: Adding a bay leaf to the pot can add a nice herbal aroma.
- Soy Sauce: Adding a dash of soy sauce brings in a savory twist that deepens the flavor.
- More Vegetables: Adding in green bell pepper, carrot, and any other hard veggies like rutabaga, turnip, or radish.
Instant Pot Goulash
Equipment
- Instant pot pressure cooker
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons dry minced onion
- 2 Tablespoons dry chives
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 Tablespoon dried Italian herbs
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 2 cups egg noodles dry
- 20 oz. canned diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to saute mode. Add meat, onion, chives, salt, pepper, and garlic. Saute until the meat is browned all over.
- Add in your remaining ingredients, and mix together.
- Add the lid back to the Instant Pot and close the sealing valve. Set your Instant Pot to high pressure for 8 minutes. Carefully quick release the pressure. Stir together, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- If you want to thicken the sauce for your goulash a bit more, you can make a cornstarch slurry by mixing equal parts cornstarch and cold water, or add a light dusting of flour to the beef pieces before sauteing them.
- Try topping beef goulash with cheese after cooking. A cheesy addition is a great choice for serving kids! My favorite is shredded cheddar cheese.
- Fresh tomatoes can be used instead of canned diced tomatoes, if desired.
- You can reduce the amount of sodium by using low salt chicken broth.
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Expert Tips
- If you want to thicken the sauce for your goulash a bit more, you can make a cornstarch slurry by mixing equal parts cornstarch and cold water, or add a light dusting of flour to the beef pieces before sauteing them.
- Try topping beef goulash with cheese after cooking. A cheesy addition is a great choice for serving kids! My favorite is shredded cheddar cheese.
- Fresh tomatoes can be used instead of canned diced tomatoes, if desired.
- You can reduce the amount of sodium by using low salt chicken broth.
Photo Instructions for Instant Pot Goulash
- Set your Instant Pot to saute mode. Add meat, onion, chives, salt, pepper, and garlic. Saute until the meat is browned all over. For the best browning, make sure not to stir it too much at first.
- Add your remaining ingredients to the Instant Pot, and mix them together.
- Add the lid back to the Instant Pot and close the sealing valve. Set your Instant Pot to high pressure for 8 minutes.
- Carefully quick release the pressure. Stir together, serve, and enjoy!
Storage and Reheating
- Refrigerator: Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: You can freeze goulash and it will reheat wonderfully! Freeze in serving-sized containers for up to 3 months.
- Thawing: Goulash can be thawed in the fridge overnight, or reheated directly from frozen in a saucepan or in the microwave. Add a little extra broth or water to ensure it doesn't dry out.
- Reheating: You can reheat goulash in the microwave or on the stove in a small saucepan. I recommend adding a little extra liquid, as the pasta will keep absorbing liquid as it rests.
FAQ
By using ground beef as the meat for Instant Pot goulash, cooking a tender goulash is easy. No extra steps are necessary. Simply brown the meat, then cook it in the Instant Pot at high pressure for 8 minutes. This makes a tender and delicious beef goulash recipe without any hassle.
To make goulash in the Instant Pot, you must first saute the meat and onions with some of the seasonings until the meat is browned. This will take around 8 to 10 minutes. Then, cook the beef and noodles in the sauce at high pressure for 8 minutes and quick release the pressure. In total, it will take about 22 minutes to pressure cook goulash.
Technically, there is no difference between a goulash and a stew. A goulash is simply a type of Hungarian stew, traditionally containing meat and vegetables. The primary difference between a traditional goulash and an American goulash is the addition of noodles.
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