Instant Pot Beef Goulash Meal (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 pounds beef roast or stew meat, cubed
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2 teaspoons salt
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2 tablespoons cooking oil
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1 onion, peeled and cut into pieces
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3 cups beef broth
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1 envelope dry onion soup mix
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2 teaspoons Hungarian paprika or regular paprika
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6 carrots, peeled and cut into pieces
→ Thickening Ingredients
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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1/3 cup water
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1-2 teaspoons browning sauce (optional, or to taste)
# Instructions:
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Sprinkle cubed beef with salt and set aside.
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Set Instant Pot to 'saute' function. Add cooking oil. When oil is hot, add the beef and sear all sides, turning every 15-20 seconds. Brown in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
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Add onions to the pot and sauté for one minute. Deglaze the pot by adding beef broth and scraping any browned bits from the bottom.
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Add the dry onion soup mix and Hungarian paprika to the pot. Stir thoroughly to combine.
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Seal the Instant Pot lid, set the tab to 'sealing,' and use the 'meat/stew' setting (or high pressure) for 20 minutes. After cooking, allow a natural release for 8-10 minutes before moving the tab to 'venting.'
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Remove the Instant Pot lid and add carrots. Reseal the lid and cook on high pressure for 2 minutes. Perform a quick release to remove pressure.
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Remove the lid and set the Instant Pot to 'saute'. Combine cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the pot while stirring constantly until the mixture thickens to a gravy-like consistency. Stir in browning sauce if desired for added color.
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Serve immediately with egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
# Notes:
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Goulash can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove on low heat until heated through.
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To freeze, leave the carrots out, and freeze the cooked goulash for 2-5 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat on the stove. Cook carrots separately and add before serving.
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If you are worried about the burn notice on your Instant Pot, refer to the manufacturer’s guidelines or articles on handling the 'burn' warning.