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Pörkölt (Hungary)

An authentic recipe for traditional Hungarian Pörkölt, highlighting deep paprika flavor and tender slow-cooked beef.

Level Medium Prep 20 min Cook 120 min Servings 6 Score 4.9/10

Ready in

140 min

Makes 6 servings

Prep 20m

Cook 120m

Level Medium

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for traditional Hungarian Pörkölt, highlighting deep paprika flavor and tender slow-cooked beef.

A classic Hungarian meat stew featuring slow-cooked beef and sweet paprika.

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Main

1000 g beef chuck (cut into bite-sized cubes)
3 tbsp lard or vegetable oil

Aromatics

3 large yellow onions (finely chopped)
3 garlic (minced)

Spice

3 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika (high quality)
1/2 tsp caraway seeds (crushed, optional)

Liquid & Seasoning

2 cups beef broth or water (as needed)
salt and black pepper (to taste)

Garnish

1 each bell pepper and tomato (chopped, optional base addition)

Equipment

Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot Essential for even slow cooking
Wooden spoon For stirring
Chef's knife and cutting board

Instructions

Melt lard in a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté slowly until golden and translucent.
Remove the pot from the heat briefly, stir in the Hungarian sweet paprika, and mix well to avoid burning.
Add the cubed beef, minced garlic, caraway seeds, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat the meat in the paprika base.
Return to low heat, cover, and let the meat release its natural juices, stirring occasionally for about 20 minutes.
Pour in enough beef broth or water to partially cover the meat.
Cover and simmer on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef is melt-in-your-mouth tender and the sauce thickens into a rich gravy.
120 min

Nutrition

Calories 420

Protein 34g

Carbs 8g

Fat 28g

Fiber 2g

Sugar 4g

Sodium 580mg

Serving Size 1 serving

Cooking Timeline

Prep 20 min

Cook 120 min

Total 140 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.4 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Taste 9.8
Presentation 9.0
Nutrition 8.0
Value 9.2
Instructions 9.4
Ingredients 9.2
Time Accuracy 9.0
Difficulty 8.0
Would Make Again 9.0

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

An iconic Hungarian comfort food masterpiece packed with deep, paprika-infused flavor.

Pros

Rich and savory taste
Incredibly tender meat
Authentic traditional recipe

Cons

Requires long simmering time

Overview

A classic Hungarian meat stew featuring slow-cooked beef and sweet paprika.

AI Insights

Summary

An authentic recipe for traditional Hungarian Pörkölt, highlighting deep paprika flavor and tender slow-cooked beef.

Tips

Always remove the pot from heat when adding paprika to prevent it from burning and turning bitter
Use authentic Hungarian sweet paprika for the best possible color and flavor depth
Serve piping hot with traditional egg dumplings (nokedli) and pickled cucumbers