Hungarian Beef Goulash | Instant Pot Recipe | Paprika Beef Stew

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds depth without extra calories.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: parsnips

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while parsnips are often cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Stir in chopped carrots and cook for a few minutes.

Add beef cubes and brown on all sides.

Sprinkle caraway seeds, spicy paprika powder, and smoked paprika over the beef, stirring to coat.

Mix in tomato paste and canned chopped tomatoes, cooking for a few minutes.

Pour in water and add salt and black pepper.

Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook until beef is tender, stirring occasionally.

Add chopped potatoes and cook until tender.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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