Simple And Easy P Rk Lt Hungarian Stew Recipe

If you love a recipe that warms you up and fills your belly, then this pörkölt is it! Add in this salad, rolls and carrots and you have a meal that is hearty and filling that the whole family will love.

What IS Pörkölt?

Pörkölt is a traditional Hungarian dish. It comes from the name pörkölini, which means “to roast.” This beef stew is traditionally served over egg noodles, but it can be served over rice or mashed potatoes. You make a sauce to pour over the meat and simmer it for almost 2 hours. That’s how the beef ends up so tender and juicy! The sauce has a bit of a kick because it uses Hungarian sweet paprika. This recipe is so hearty and filling. It only takes about 15 minutes to prep, and the rest of the time, it’s just simmering on the stove. So it really isn’t time-consuming, and you end up with something delicious at the end of it all! Stews are a great meal for the family and go with just about any and all sides, especially vegetables. Try this out. It is SOO GOOD.

Ingredients You Need to Make Pörkölt

The name makes it sound complicated but it’s actually pretty simple. And so are the ingredients! See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all of the measurements.

Olive oil: This is what you will sear the meat in before cooking it in the sauce. Beef: You can get a cut of chuck roast or stew meat for this recipe. Salt and pepper: You will season the meat before putting it into the sauce. Onion: I used a vidalia onion and thinly sliced it. Tomato sauce: This is the base of the sauce. Beef broth: The beef broth is used to cover the meat. Hungarian sweet paprika: This adds a spicy kick to the recipe. If you don’t want the spice then use normal paprika instead. Vinegar: The vingegar adds a slight tangly taste. Bay leaf: You only need one bay leaf to season up this sauce. Sour cream: This is just to garnish the top. One dollup for each serving. Wide egg noodles: This dish is traditionally served on egg noodles but you could also serve it on rice or mashed potatoes too!

How to Make Pörkölt

This recipe is really simple! Cook all of your sides while it’s simmering on the stove and you’ll have a delicious, hearty meal ready to go in under 2 hours!

In the refrigerator: Once the pörkölt has cooled then place it in an airtight container in your fridge. (Store it separately from any egg noodles or potatoes). It will last 3-4 days. Reheat: You can reheat this in the microwave! Cover it and cook it on high for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.