Here is an authentic, old-world Hungarian Pörkölt made with beef — deeply savory, rich, and built on a foundation of LOTS of onions and sweet Hungarian paprika. This is a farmhouse-style stew that is simple, hearty, and unbelievably satisfying. 🇭🇺

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🥘🇭🇺 Authentic Beef Pörkölt (Hungarian Beef & Onion Stew)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (1 kg) beef (chuck, shin, or stewing beef), cut into large chunks
• 3–4 tbsp lard or oil (traditional is lard)
• 3 large onions, finely chopped (onion heavy is authentic)
• 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika
• 1 tsp hot paprika or 1/4 tsp cayenne (optional)
• 1 tsp caraway seeds, lightly crushed
• 2 tomatoes, chopped (or 1/2 cup canned)
• 1 Hungarian wax pepper or bell pepper, chopped (optional but traditional)
• 1.5–2 cups water or beef broth
• Salt & pepper to taste

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