Instant Pot Goulash

Step 1

Cook the ground beef. Place the cooking insert (pot) into an electric pressure cooker. Select the saute setting and turn to high. Heat olive oil until it shimmers. Add ground beef and cook until brown, crumbling and stirring as it cooks, about 3-5 minutes. If needed, drain excess fat.

Step 2

Saute the onion and garlic. Add onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 2-3 minutes. Add garlic. Stir and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 3

Deglaze the pot. Turn off the saute setting. Stir in 1/4 cup water. Using a wooden spoon, scrape any stuck-on bits of food from the bottom of the pot.

Step 4

Add the pasta. Stir in pasta sauce, remaining water, and pasta. Select the manual setting and adjust pressure setting to high. Set a 5 minute cook time.

Step 5

Release the pressure. When the cooking cycle completes, quick-release the pressure according to the manufacturer’s directions. Remove the lid and stir the pasta to combine.

Step 6

Serve. If desired, stir in grated cheese and additional sauce. Serve immediately.