Hungarian Beef Pörkölt

Method

1. 1

   Frying the onion

   Melt the lard in a large, heavy-bottomed pot, then fry the chopped onion over a low heat until golden brown.

   10 min
2. 2

   Browning the beef

   Add the diced beef to the onion, season with salt, and fry until it releases its juices and begins to brown slightly.

   15 min
3. 3

   Adding the paprika

   Remove the pot from the heat, sprinkle in the sweet paprika, caraway seeds and crushed garlic, then stir quickly so it does not burn.

   2 min
4. 4

   Simmering

   Pour in the water, add the tomato, pepper and bay leaves, then cover and simmer gently over a low heat until the meat is tender.

   60 min
5. 5

   Adding the potatoes

   When the meat is nearly soft, add the potatoes and top up the liquid as needed, then cook until the potatoes are tender too.

   25 min
6. 6

   Seasoning and serving

   Season with black pepper and salt as needed, then serve immediately while hot, without resting.