🇭🇺 Hungarian Braised Beef (Marha Pörkölt)

Here’s a true Hungarian comfort dish you’ll want to make again and again: Hungarian Braised Beef (Pörkölt) 🇭🇺. It’s rich, hearty, and packed with paprika flavor — perfect served over nokedli (dumplings), pasta, or mashed potatoes.

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🇭🇺 Hungarian Braised Beef (Marha Pörkölt)

🛒 Ingredients:

• 2 lbs (900 g) beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp lard or vegetable oil
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika (authentic & essential!)
• 1/2 tsp caraway seeds (optional but traditional)
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced (or 1/2 cup canned)
• 1 bell pepper, diced (Hungarian wax pepper is ideal if available)
• 1 cup beef broth (or water)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: a splash of dry red wine for extra depth
• Fresh parsley for garnish