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Simple and Easy Pörkölt (Hungarian Stew)

This pörkölt is a delicious Hungarian meat stew that is cooked in a savory onion sauce! It is simmered until it reaches juicy and tender perfection that will make it fall off your fork and melt in your mouth.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 357 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Hungarian

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds Beef (chuck roast or stew meat) cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 sweet onion (Vidalia), thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth (enough to cover the meat)
  • 4 Tablespoon Hungarian sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup sour cream, divided (a dollop for each serving)
  • 16 ounces wide egg noodles

Instructions

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  1. Add oil to a large pot, and heat over medium-high heat. Add the cubed beef to the hot pan. Season with salt and pepper. Brown the meat on all sides until seared and no longer pink. Remove the beef from the pan and set it aside.
  2. Using the same pot, add the sliced onions, and cook for about 8 minutes or until golden. Add a little more oil if needed. Add the tomato sauce, beef broth, paprika, vinegar, bay leaf, and prepared meat.
  3. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour 45 minutes, or until meat is tender.
  4. Remove from heat, discard the bay leaf, and allow to cool for about 10 minutes while you prepare and boil the noodles. Before serving, taste and add salt and pepper if needed. The stew should be nice and thick. Serve with egg noodles and a dollop of sour cream on the side.

Notes

  • Traditionally, Pörkölt is served with egg noodles, but you can also serve it with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles of choice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 357kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 64mg (21%) Sodium 947mg (39%) Potassium 440mg (13%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 2511IU (50%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 46mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 357

% Daily Value*

Calories 357kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 947mg 39%
Potassium 440mg 9%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 2511IU 50%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 46mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.