Here is the authentic Hungarian Braised Beef (Pörkölt) 🇭🇺
Rich, slow-cooked, and deeply comforting — a cornerstone of Hungarian cuisine.
🇭🇺 Hungarian Braised Beef – Pörkölt
Ingredients
- 2 lb (900 g) beef chuck or shoulder, cut into chunks
- 3 tbsp lard or oil
- 2 large onions, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green pepper, chopped (optional)
- 1 tomato, chopped (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp caraway seeds (optional)
- ½ cup water or beef broth (as needed)
Instructions
- Heat lard or oil in a heavy pot over medium heat.
- Add onions and cook slowly until soft and lightly golden.
- Remove pot from heat; stir in paprika (prevents bitterness).
- Add beef, garlic, pepper, tomato, salt, pepper, and caraway.
- Return to low heat and cook, covered, stirring occasionally.
- Add small amounts of water or broth only if needed.
- Simmer 1½–2 hours until beef is tender and sauce thick.
🇭🇺 How to Serve Pörkölt
- With nokedli (Hungarian dumplings)
- Over mashed or boiled potatoes
- With fresh bread and pickles
✨ Authentic Tips
- Onions + paprika create the sauce — no flour needed
- Low and slow is key
- Always use sweet Hungarian paprika
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