This is a mashup of a pork stew and a riff on a traditional Hungarian beef stew called “Marha Pörkölt.” We’re using our Peppercorn Beef Rub, Caraway Seeds, and the Hungarian part of this: Hungarian Paprika.
Notes
For a thicker stew, combine the Peppercorn Beef Rub and 2 Tbsp of flour together and coat cubes well in the mixture. Brown meat as directed above. Winter root vegetables work well in this stew; it's a hearty stew, so chunky-sized vegetables will ensure they don't cook too much. We chose the addition of turnips because they have a great bite and a peppery flavor that pairs well with the peppercorn beef rub. Overall they lend a more complex flavor layer than your basic potato. Rutabagas or parsnips would also be a great choice as well as acorn or butternut squash.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds Beef Chuck Roast - cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 Tbsp Peppercorn Beef Rub - (ingredients: Paprika, lemon zest, garlic, cayenne pepper, onion, Mexican oregano, black, white, green and pink peppercorns), or a comparable pepper-based rub, or just season with salt and pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt - eliminate or reduce if using a rub that includes salt
- 2 Tbsp flour - Optional
- 1 Tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Cup turnips - cut into ½ inch cubes
- 1 Cup carrots - cut into ½ slices
- 1 Large yellow bell pepper - cut into ½ inch dice
- 2 Stalks celery - sliced on the bias
- 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
- 4 Cups beef stock
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 2 tsp Hungarian Paprika
- 1 tsp Caraway Seeds
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Coat beef cubes with 2 Tbsp Peppercorn Beef Rub well. Time permitting, season the beef and refrigerate uncovered overnight.
- Optionally, dredge meat with flour right before browning
- Turn Saute function on Instant Pot and add 1 Tbsp olive oil.
- When oil is hot, add beef cubes and brown well.
- Add vegetables and cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and stock, and then the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
- Place lid on the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 45 minutes.
- Do a quick release to the Instant Pot.
- Serve with spaetzle!
Nutrition
Calories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 32gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 1305mgPotassium: 1164mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 4848IUVitamin C: 77mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 5mg