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Instant Pot Beef Goulash

This Instant Pot Beef Goulash is a rich, hearty meal for any day of the week. The beef tastes like it has simmered all day but is actually made in less than an hour!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 315 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American , Hungarian , Danish

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef roast (or stew meat) cubed
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 onion peeled, cut into pieces
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 envelope dry onion soup mix
  • 2 teaspoons Hungarian paprika (regular paprika can be used also)
  • 6 carrots peeled, cut into pieces
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1-2 teaspoons browning sauce (optional, or to taste)

Instructions

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  1. Sprinkle beef with salt and set aside. Set Instant Pot to "saute" function. Add oil. When oil is hot, add beef. Turn beef every 15-20 seconds or so until all sides are browned. You may want to do this in batches to avoid overcrowding.
  2. Add onions and sauté for another minute. 
  3. Deglaze the pot with beef broth, scraping up any browned bits that may be stuck on the bottom. Add soup mix and paprika. Stir to combine.  
  4. Place lid on Instant Pot, turn to close, and set tab to "sealing". Press "meat/stew" setting (or high pressure for 20 minutes). Allow to naturally release for 8-10 minutes before switching tab to "venting".Allow Instant Pot to release pressure and remove lid.Add carrots.
  5. Place lid back on the Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure for 2 minutes and quick release.Allow Instant Pot to release pressure and remove lid. Press "saute" function.
  6. Combine cornstarch and water, creating a "slurry".
  7. Slowly add to the Instant Pot, stirring constantly until thickened (you want a gravy consistency). Stir in 1 tablespoon "browning" sauce for color.
  8. Serve with egg noodles or mashed potatoes.

Notes

  • Instant Pot Note: We use a 6-quart Instant Pot brand pressure cooker that we bought in 2016. Different or newer versions may be more sensitive to the "BURN" notice. If you are concerned about the burn notice, please refer to this article: "What Does 'Burn' Mean on My Instant Pot?"
  • What Does 'Burn' Mean on My Instant Pot?
  • Goulash can be stored in an airtight container and kept in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove top on low heat until heated through.
  • If you are wanting to make this into a freezer meal, leave the carrots out of the recipe and freeze after cooking for 2-5 months.
  • Thaw the goulash overnight in the refrigerator before re-heating in a saucepan on the stove. Cook carrots separately and add before eating

Nutrition Information

Calories 315kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 78mg (26%) Sodium 1346mg (56%) Potassium 640mg (18%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 7905IU (158%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 3.1mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 315

% Daily Value*

Calories 315kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 1346mg 56%
Potassium 640mg 14%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 7905IU 158%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 3.1mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.