Pörkölt (Hungarian Meat Stew)

Ingredients (serves 4–6):

• 500 g (1 lb) beef, pork, or chicken, cut into cubes
• 2 tbsp lard or oil
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
• 1–2 tomatoes, chopped or 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1–1.5 cups water or broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: caraway seeds or hot paprika for extra flavor