Pressure Cooker Hungarian-Style Goulash
Pressure Cooker Hungarian-Style Goulash features tender beef in a warmly spiced paprika gravy, rounded out with sweet peppers, onion, and a touch of tomato and red pepper paste. The sauce is rich and velvety with gentle heat, perfect for spooning over noodles or spaetzle. Serve this cozy dish for a hearty weeknight dinner or a comforting weekend meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Combine sirloin, flour, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper in a bowl, stirring until the meat is fully coated.
- 2
Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil and bacon fat in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the meat, shaking off excess flour, and sauté until well browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Thoroughly mix water and beef base in a bowl and pour 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 the 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 stir to combine. 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. Carefully release any remaining pressure using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Carefully remove the inner pot and 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 stir to combine. Add pepper paste, dried shallot, the remaining cayenne, and the remaining white pepper. Taste for seasoning and cook over low heat until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes. Garnish with sour cream and serve.
- Calories 225.01 kcal Moderate
- Protein 16.69 g Good Source
- Carbs 21.2 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.96 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 4.81 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 47.64 mg Moderate
- Sodium 371.9 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.99 g Low Source
- Sugar 5.02 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 3.3 g Moderate
- Calcium 168.62 mg Moderate
- Iron 4.69 mg Good Source
- Potassium 176.51 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 13.21 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 40.86 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Hungarian Style Goulash is an Austrian dinner recipe made with 16 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 225.01 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Hungarian-Style Goulash?
- It is an Austrian recipe made with 16 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 16 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 225.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Hungarian-Style Goulash easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 6 steps.
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