Hungarian “Beef Stew (Marhapörkölt)” – Don’t Lose This Recipe!

Ingredients:

  • 1 kg beef (stew meat), cubed
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 2–3 tbsp oil or lard
  • 2 tbsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp hot paprika (optional)
  • 2–3 cloves garlic
  • 1 green pepper (optional)
  • 1 tomato (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional)
  • 500–700 ml water or broth

Instructions:

  1. Heat oil and cook onions until soft and golden.
  2. Remove from heat, add paprika, stir quickly.
  3. Add beef and brown it well.
  4. Add garlic, pepper, tomato, salt, and spices.
  5. Pour in water or broth.
  6. Simmer slowly until meat becomes tender and sauce thickens (1.5–2.5 hours).
  7. Stir occasionally and adjust seasoning.
  8. Serve hot, usually with nokedli, potatoes, or bread.

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