Here’s a traditional Hungarian Pörkölt (stew) recipe ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º — one of the most beloved comfort foods in Hungary. It’s rich, flavorful, and perfect with nokedli (Hungarian dumplings), potatoes, or bread.
🥘 Traditional Hungarian Pörkölt Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (900 g) beef (or pork, veal, or lamb), cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 large onions, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp lard (or vegetable oil)
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika
- 1–2 hot peppers or chili (optional, for spice)
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 medium tomatoes (or 1 cup canned diced tomatoes)
- 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional, but traditional)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 cup beef broth (or water, as needed)