Ingredients
– 3 tablespoons pork lard, butter, or bacon grease (pork lard is traditional)
– 1 1/2 pounds (approximately 680 grams) yellow onions, chopped
– 1/4 cup Hungarian paprika (about 20 grams)
– 1 1/2 pounds (approximately 680 grams) stewing beef, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
– 5 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch chunks
– 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch chunks
– 2 tomatoes, diced
– 2 carrots, diced
– 2 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
– 5 cups (approximately 1.2 liters) beef broth (traditionally water is used but broth adds more flavor)
– 1 bay leaf
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
– 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
– Stewing beef
– Seitan or mushrooms for vegan versions
– Beef broth
– Vegetable broth for gluten-free or vegan tweaks
– Potatoes
– Zucchini for a lower-calorie alternative
Instructions
1-First Step: Prep all ingredients by chopping onions, garlic, carrots, and potatoes, and cube the beef or your chosen protein.
2-Second Step: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté onions and garlic until they turn translucent and fragrant.
3-Third Step: Add beef cubes and brown them evenly on all sides to lock in those juicy flavors.
4-Fourth Step: Stir in paprika and tomato paste, cooking for 1-2 minutes to let the spices bloom.
5-Fifth Step: Pour in beef broth, add a bay leaf, and bring everything to a boil, then simmer covered for 40 minutes.
6-Sixth Step: Add carrots and potatoes, bring to a boil again, and simmer covered for 30-40 minutes until the beef is tender.
7-Seventh Step: Remove the bay leaf, adjust salt to taste, and serve hot with crusty bread or a dollop of sour cream.
8-Final Step: Enjoy the rich, warming taste that makes this dish a favorite, traditionally paired with simple sides.
Last Step:
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🌶️ Use authentic Hungarian paprika for the best flavor – sweet paprika is traditional, but you can use hot paprika if you prefer more spice
🥩 Cut the beef into uniform 1/2 inch pieces to ensure even cooking – larger pieces will take longer to tenderize
🍲 This stew tastes even better the next day as flavors continue to meld, so consider making it a day ahead and reheating gently
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Stew
- Method: Braising/Simmering
- Cuisine: Hungarian
- Diet: Contains Meat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg