Pressure Cooker Hungarian-Style Goulash
Tender cubes of beef are coated with paprika, cayenne, and white pepper, then cooked with onion, red bell pepper, garlic, tomato paste, and red pepper paste for a richly seasoned goulash. Serve it from the multicooker over spaetzle or noodles, with a spoonful of sour cream to balance the peppery sauce.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Hungarian-Style Goulash, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 49
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine sirloin, flour, paprika, cayenne, and white pepper in a bowl. Stir until the meat is completely covered.
- 2
Heat olive oil and bacon fat in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the meat, shaking off any excess flour, and sauté until nicely browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the meat to a multifunctional pressure cooker, such as an Instant Pot. Mix water and beef base thoroughly in a bowl, then pour the mixture over the beef.
- 3
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions, and set the timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- 4
Meanwhile, heat the remaining olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion, bell pepper, and garlic in the hot oil until the onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the tomato paste and mix well. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and set aside.
- 5
Release the Instant Pot pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Release the remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Carefully remove the inner pot, then use a slotted spoon to transfer the meat to the Dutch oven.
- 6
Increase the heat under the Dutch oven to medium and cook, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes. Carefully add the liquid from the Instant Pot and mix to combine. Add pepper paste, dried shallot, remaining cayenne, and remaining white pepper. Taste for seasoning, then cook over low heat until the mixture is thick, about 10 minutes. Garnish with sour cream and serve.
- Calories 213.16 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 19.62 g Good Source 39%
- Carbohydrate 14.53 g 5%
- Total Fat 8.18 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 3.48 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 57.59 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 87.57 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 3.68 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 5.14 g --
- Added Sugars 3.38 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 47.79 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.22 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 427.27 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 12.3 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 32.94 mg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Hungarian Style Goulash is an Austrian dinner recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bacon Fat, Beef, and Beef Base. Each serving provides about 213.16 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Hungarian-Style Goulash?
- It is an Austrian recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Pressure Cooker Hungarian-Style Goulash made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bacon Fat, Beef, Beef Base, Cayenne Pepper. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with Pressure Cooker Hungarian-Style Goulash?
- Explore these Austrian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Hungarian-Style Goulash?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 213.16 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Hungarian-Style Goulash easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Hungarian-Style Goulash healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Hungarian-Style Goulash has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 213.16 calories and 19.62 g of protein, or 39% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.48 g (17% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.38 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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