Rustic Hungarian Pörkölt with Paprika and Dumplings

Name: Rustic Hungarian Pörkölt with Paprika and Dumplings
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes; 3 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil; 2 large onions, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 2 green bell peppers, chopped; 1 cup beef broth; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 egg; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon flour; Pinch of salt

A Hearty Eastern European Stew

This traditional Hungarian dish, infused with vibrant paprika, delivers deep flavors and a comforting warmth, perfect for any meal.

3 h
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Pörkölt Stew

2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes

3 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil

2 large onions, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika

2 tomatoes, chopped

2 green bell peppers, chopped

1 cup beef broth

Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Dumplings

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 egg

1/2 cup water

For the Sauce

1 cup sour cream

1 tablespoon flour

Pinch of salt

Preparation

Marinating the Beef

Season the beef

Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper.

Use beef with some marbling for a tender stew.

Brown the beef

Heat lard in a large pot and brown the beef in batches. Remove and set aside.

Preparing the Vegetables

Sauté onions and garlic

In the same pot, add chopped onions and garlic, sauté until golden.

Toast the paprika

Stir in paprika to toast slightly without burning.

Ensure paprika does not burn to maintain a rich flavor.

Cooking Process

Building the Stew

Return beef to the pot, add tomatoes, green peppers, and beef broth. Mix well and bring to a simmer.

Simmering

Cover and cook over low heat for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally until meat is tender.

Dumpling Creation

Combine flour, salt, egg, and water to form a sticky dough.

Plating & Serving