Pörkölt

Name: Pörkölt
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Hungarian
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into cubes, cubed; 1 lb yellow onions, diced; 4 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 3 cups beef broth; 1 lb russet potatoes, cubed; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 tsp caraway seeds; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil

A classic Hungarian beef stew rich with paprika, onions, and tender meat. Served with egg noodles or crusty bread for a warming, traditional meal.

110 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

HungarianDinnerStovetopStandard

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Ingredients

2 lbs beef chuck, cut into cubes, cubed
1 lb yellow onions, diced
4 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika
2 tbsp tomato paste
3 cups beef broth
1 lb russet potatoes, cubed
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp caraway seeds
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, brown 2 lbs cubed beef chuck, cut into cubes on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Set aside.
2

Add 1 lb diced yellow onions to the pot and sauté until softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute more.
3

Reduce heat to medium. Sprinkle 4 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika over the onions and stir constantly for 2 minutes to toast the spice.
4

Return beef to the pot. Add 2 tbsp tomato paste and stir well. Pour in 3 cups beef broth and add 1/2 tsp caraway seeds, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
5

Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook 45 minutes. Add 1 lb cubed russet potatoes and continue simmering until beef is very tender and potatoes are cooked through, about 30-40 minutes more.
6

Check internal temperature of beef reaches at least 160 degrees F.
7

Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve hot.

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What is Pörkölt?

A classic Hungarian beef stew rich with paprika, onions, and tender meat. Served with egg noodles or crusty bread for a warming, traditional meal. This reference files it under Hungarian dinner: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 110 minutes start to finish.

How long does Pörkölt take?

As written, 110 minutes: 20 of prep and 90 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 5 (45 minutes): "Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook 45 minutes."

What internal temperature should Pörkölt reach?

For Pörkölt, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 6. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I skip the searing in Pörkölt?

Step 1 reads: "Working in batches, brown 2 lbs cubed beef chuck, cut into cubes on all sides, about 3 minutes per side." You can, but you give up flavor. The browning in step 1 builds the savory base the rest of the dish is seasoned against. Give the pieces room so the pan stays hot.

How long does Pörkölt keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Pörkölt within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. Potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so keep this one in the refrigerator.

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