Perfect choice! ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º Marhapörkölt (Hungarian Beef Stew) is one of the most iconic Hungarian dishes — deeply flavored with onions, paprika, and tender beef, simmered slowly until melt-in-your-mouth. It’s rustic, hearty, and usually served with nokedli (Hungarian dumplings) or boiled potatoes.
🥘 Hungarian Beef Stew (Marhapörkölt)
🧾 Ingredients (serves 4–6):
- 2 lbs (900 g) beef chuck (or shin), cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
- 3 tbsp lard or sunflower oil
- 3 large onions, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika
- 1 tsp Hungarian hot paprika (optional, for heat)
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (or 1 cup canned)
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tsp caraway seeds (lightly crushed)
- 1–2 bay leaves
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 2–3 cups beef broth or water