Traditional Hungarian Pörkölt


👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Heat lard in a pot and cook onions until soft and golden.
  2. Add garlic, remove from heat, and stir in paprika.
  3. Add beef and mix well.
  4. Cook until meat starts to brown.
  5. Add tomato, pepper, salt, black pepper, and caraway seeds.
  6. Pour in a little water (not fully covering the meat).
  7. Cover and simmer on low for 1.5–2 hours until tender.
  8. Stir occasionally and let the sauce thicken naturally.

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