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30-60 min6 peoplebeef broth

Hungarian Beef Goulash

By Chop Secrets

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6 people

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30-60 min

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Easy

Hungarian Beef Goulash
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Recipe Details

Course: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 40 min

Total Time: 30-60 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Sauté

Cuisine: Hungarian

Diet: Gluten Free, Keto, Low Carb

Yield: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef chuck
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 medium onions
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp corn starch
  • sour cream
A hearty beef stew with lots of sweet Hungarian paprika in a fraction of the time of traditional cooking methods. (Note you have an American goulash with macaroni and ground beef in the database—this is not the same.)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Season the beef with salt and pepper.
  2. Add olive oil and butter to the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the SAUTE function.
  3. When butter melts, brown the meat on one side, 3-4 minutes. Meat will not be cooked through. Do not crowd the pot--you will have to work in batches. Transfer browned meat to a shallow dish and cover loosely with foil.
  4. Add onion to the pot and saute until soft, 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add garlic, paprika, caraway and tomato paste. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes more.
  6. Add broth to the pot and deglaze by using a wooden spoon to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
  7. Put the meat and any juices back into the pot, stir in diced tomatoes.
  8. Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  9. Using the display panel select the MANUAL function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 15 minutes.
  10. When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
  11. In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and 1/2 cup pot juices. Stir into the pot until thickened, returning to SAUTE mode as needed. Adjust seasonings.
  12. Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream, alongside noodles, zucchini zoodles, mashed potatoes or with crusty bread.

Notes

*The MANUAL and PRESSURE COOK buttons are interchangeable.

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Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets is a culinary platform that focuses on recipe development, offering a wide variety of accessible and time-saving meal ideas. The site is a go-to destination for home cooks looking for delicious recipes that are simple to follow. Known for its collaborations with Instant Pot, Chop Secrets has produced over 250 recipe videos, providing users with step-by-step guides to make cooking easier and more enjoyable. With a range of recipes spanning from appetizers to desserts, Chop Secrets helps both beginners and seasoned cooks explore the versatility of their kitchen tools. The platform also offers a popular Instant Pot Master Class, which teaches essential techniques for mastering this appliance through cook-along lessons and printable resources, helping people create flavorful meals with minimal effort.

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