Hungarian Beef Stew, known as Marhapörkölt, is one of the great classics of Hungarian home cooking. Slow-cooked beef is combined with onions, sweet Hungarian paprika, tomatoes, and peppers to create a deeply savory stew with a rich, silky sauce.
Unlike many Western-style beef stews, traditional Hungarian pörkölt does not rely on a large amount of stock or flour to create its sauce. Instead, the flavor develops slowly from onions, paprika, rendered fat, beef, and gentle cooking.
It is hearty, comforting, and especially delicious served with nokedli (Hungarian dumplings), boiled potatoes, or fresh bread.
