Hearty Goulash Stew | zojirushi.com

Ingredients (serves 4-6):

3 Tbsp. lard or vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced small
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
3 Tbsp. Hungarian sweet paprika powder or regular paprika (do NOT use hot or smoked paprika)
1 red bell pepper, diced small
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 lb. beef stew meat, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. caraway seeds
4 cups vegetable stock
2 medium carrots
1 medium parsnip
1 lb. white potatoes
Salt and pepper, to taste

Topping:

2 Tbsp. minced Italian parsley

*This recipe was developed for the Multicooker (EL-CAC60). Adjustments may be necessary when using other models.

1

Preheat the Multicooker. Place the pot in the main body. Set menu to SAUTÉ/SEAR at 350ºF. Cover with lid, and press START/CANCEL to start. When the preheating completion beep sounds in approximately 15 minutes, remove the lid.

2

Add lard or vegetable oil and onion to the pot and sauté for 10 minutes. Add garlic, paprika, red bell pepper, tomato and mix well.

3

Add beef, salt, black pepper, and caraway seeds. Mix to combine and cook for 5 minutes. Add vegetable stock and mix well. Press START/CANCEL to end the setting.

4

Slow simmer the stew. Set menu to SIMMER at LO and 5 hours 30 minutes of cooking time. Cover with lid and press START/CANCEL to begin simmering.

5

After about 4 hours 30 minutes, dice carrot and parsnip into small dices and cut potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Add to the pot and stir. Cover with lid and continue simmering.

6

When the end beep sounds, press START/CANCEL to end setting. Taste the stew and adjust with salt and pepper if necessary. Serve in individual bowls and top with parsley.

7

Enjoy!