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Pörkölt (Hungarian Beef Stew)

Name: Pörkölt (Hungarian Beef Stew)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: hungarian
Ingredients: 900 g beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 pcs yellow onion finely chopped; 2 tbsp lard; 3 tbsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp hot paprika (optional); 3 clove garlic minced; 0.5 tsp caraway seed; 1 pcs tomato diced; 1 pcs bell pepper diced; 2 cup water; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Pörkölt is a hearty and flavorful Hungarian beef stew, rich with paprika and tender meat. It's traditionally served with noodles or potatoes, making it a comforting main course.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 2 hr 20 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 662 kcal

Gluten-free

Mise en place

Ingredients

900 gbeef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
2 tbsplard
3 tbspsweet paprika
1 tsphot paprika(optional)
3 clovegarlic, minced
0.5 tspcaraway seed
1 pcstomato, diced
1 pcsbell pepper, diced
2 cupwater
1 tspsalt
0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

Equipment

large pot · wooden spoon

The method

Step by step

1
Heat the lard in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
About 2 min
2
Add the yellow onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 8-10 minutes.
About 9 min
Cook’s note: Do not brown the onions; they should be very soft.
3
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the sweet paprika and hot paprika, if using. Mix well to coat the onions.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Removing from heat prevents the paprika from burning, which can make it bitter.
4
Return the pot to medium heat. Add the beef chuck and stir to coat with the paprika and onion mixture.
About 2 min
5
Add the minced garlic, caraway seed, diced tomato, and diced bell pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
About 1 min
6
Pour in the water, ensuring it just covers the meat. If needed, add a little more water.
About 1 min
7
Season with salt and black pepper.
8
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for at least 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is very tender.
About 2 hr
Cook’s note: Stir occasionally and add a splash more water if the stew becomes too dry.
9
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.
About 1 min

Per serving

Nutrition

57%Score

Calories: 662.3kcal
Protein: 46.2g
Carbs: 19.7g
Fat: 46.2g
Fibre: 4.9g
Sugar: 6.3g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover pörkölt in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water if needed, or in the microwave.