Step 1

Press SAUTE on the Instant Pot.

Step 2

When hot, add ground beef.

Step 3

Cook, stirring regularly, until meat has browned.

Step 4

Carefully drain fat and return meat to pot.

Step 5

Stir in onion and cook, stirring regularly, until onion has softened, about 2 minutes.

Step 6

Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring regularly.

Step 7

Press CANCEL.

Step 8

Stir in the diced tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, water, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and soy sauce. Try to scrape up all of the browned bits from the bottom of the inner pot if possible.

Step 9

Stir in the noodles.

Step 10

Place bay leaf on top.

Step 11

Close and lock the lid.

Step 12

Turn the pressure release valve to SEALING.

Step 13

Press MANUAL and adjust to high pressure for 4 minutes. It should take about 10 minutes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure.

Step 14

When cooking is finished, quickly release the pressure by carefully turning the pressure release valve to VENTING.

Step 15

Take out bay leaf.

Step 16

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 17

Stir the goulash and serve.