Paleo Instant Pot Beef Goulash

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  2 lb beef chuck, cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
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  1 ½ tsp kosher salt
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  ½ tsp black pepper
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  2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
  Required swap

  Consider using avocado oil instead.

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  Chef's tip

  Avocado oil is neutral and handles high heat, making it a good all-purpose swap.
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  1 large yellow onion, diced
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  1 large red bell pepper, diced
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  4 garlic cloves, minced
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  3 tbsp sweet hungarian paprika
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  1 tsp smoked paprika
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  1 tsp caraway seeds
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  2 tbsp tomato paste
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  1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
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  1 ½ cups low-sodium beef broth
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  1 tbsp red wine vinegar
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  2 bay leaves
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  1 tbsp cornstarch
  Required swap

  Chef's tip

  For thickening, use about 1 1/3 times as much tapioca flour, stirred into a spoonful of cold water first; take the pan off the heat soon after it thickens.
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  1 tbsp cold water

For serving

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  ½ cup sour cream, for serving
  Omit this

  This ingredient likely doesn’t work for the diet.
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  2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped (optional)