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Instant Pot Cheesy Goulash

Cheesy deliciousness!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Servings - 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 Tbsp minced onion
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 15 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 16 oz small shell pasta
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • Salt and pepper
  • Garnish: shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Side: salad

Instructions

  • Open and drain the can of crushed tomatoes.
  • In the base of the Instant Pot insert, brown the ground beef with the minced onion and garlic powder. Turn off the Instant Pot. Drain, if needed, and return the browned ground beef to the pressure cooker insert.
  • Mix in the crushed tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and then add the small shell pasta and then the beef stock. Gently stir to get the pasta to be underwater. If its not all underwater, add some warm water 1/4 cup at a time until its all underwater.
  • Steam valve: Sealing.
  • Cook on: Manual/High for 7 minutes.
  • Release: Natural or Quick.
  • Once cooked, there might be some liquid floating on top. Just give it a stir and let it cool down and it will thicken up. Top each serving with shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
  • Prepare the salad.
  • Serve Instant Pot Cheesy Goulash with side salad.
  • Freezer Friendly Instructions