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Hungarian Beef Goulash

A tomato based, thick beef stew flavored with paprika, containing chunks of carrots and potatoes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 persons
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Hungarian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 big onion
  • 2 big carrots
  • 2 big potatoes
  • 1 big red bell pepper
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 500 grams/ 2 cups Beef (boneless-cut into cubes)
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds (substitute: kala/shahi zeera)
  • 1 tsp spicy paprika powder
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika powder (substitute: paprika powder)
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp black pepper powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste (substitute: ½ cup tomato puree)
  • 400 grams/ 1½cup canned chopped tomatoes
  • ½ cup water

Equipment

  • Instant pot

Method
 

  1. Peel and finely dice the onion. Dice the paprika. Split cut the carrots in half and cut into chunks. Cut the potatoes into quarters (do not cut too small to keep them intact while cooking).
  2. Set the Instant pot on saute mode (high) and add the olive oil. Once hot add the beef cubes and fry until they are brown from all sides. This will take about 5-7 minutes. Once the beef cubes have turned brown from all sides, take them out and keep aside. (Move on to the next step without washing the pot).
  3. Keep the Instant pot on saute mode (high) and add onion. Saute for 1 minute.
  4. Add all the spices, salt and tomato paste and saute for another minute.
  5. Now add the beef, diced paprika, carrots and potatoes. Give a quick mix.
  6. Add the canned chopped tomatoes and water. Mix everything well.
  7. Put the lid on (sealing position) and set to cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.
  8. After the set time is complete, quick release the pressure and open the lid. Give a quick stir and serve.

Notes

  • I like to keep the skin of the potatoes on. In addition to the added nutrients the skin slows down the cooking of the potatoes so they aren't mushy while the beef cooks.
  • If cooking in a regular pot, add ½ more cup of water and cook for 1 hour on low heat.
  • You can replace the beef with veal or lamb meat.