Instant Pot Midwest Goulash

This lighter version of Midwest goulash made with ground turkey, macaroni, and vegetables is easy to prepare in your Instant Pot.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 460 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
• 2 small carrots, grated
• 1 (15 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, or to taste
• 1.5 cups water
• 0.5 medium onion, diced
• 0.5 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 1.5 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt (such as Lawry's®), or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select the Sauté function. Add olive oil and turkey; cook until halfway browned and crumbly, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in carrots, onion, bell pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Mix water, Worcestershire sauce, and bouillon granules together in a small bowl. Pour into meat mixture and stir until well combined. Bring to a simmer, then stir in macaroni and paprika. Add tomatoes and tomato sauce, making sure not to stir after this addition. Close and lock the lid. Set the timer for 4 minutes. Allow about 10 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 3

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 4

Mix well before serving.