Beef Pörkölt
A thick, onion rich Hungarian stew that cooks slowly in its own juices with sweet paprika.
- Time2 hr 30
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.83 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a heavy casserole and cook the onions on a low heat for 15 minutes until very soft and golden.
15 min - 2
Take off the heat. Stir in the paprika and garlic, then add the beef, salt and caraway. Return to a low heat and stir for 3 minutes.
- 3
Add the tomatoes, pepper and water. Cover and cook on the lowest heat for 2 hours, stirring now and then, until the beef falls apart. Add a splash of water if it looks dry.
120 min - 4
Boil the potatoes in salted water for 20 minutes. Drain.
20 min - 5
Serve the pörkölt over the potatoes. The sauce should be thick and glossy.
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