Instant Pot Midwest Goulash

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 3

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

4. 4

   Mix well before serving.