{"id":"porkolt_d3b7b560ed","slug":"porkolt","title":"Pörkölt","description":"A classic, slow-cooked Hungarian beef stew characterized by a rich, thick sauce made from heavily caramelized onions and high-quality sweet paprika.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":120,"totalMinutes":135,"activeMinutes":30},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"800g beef chuck, cut into 3cm cubes","name":"Beef Chuck","quantity":800,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.76,"usUnit":"lb","form":"cubed","notes":"chuck or shoulder works best","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"3 large yellow onions, finely chopped","name":"Yellow Onion","quantity":3,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely chopped","notes":"large","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 tbsp lard or vegetable oil","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"traditional use is lard","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"3 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika","name":"Paprika","quantity":20,"unit":"g","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"powder","notes":"sweet","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"3 garlic cloves, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":3,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 green bell pepper, diced","name":"Green Bell Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"diced","notes":"Hungarian wax pepper is ideal","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 tomato, diced","name":"Tomato","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"diced","notes":"","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1/2 tsp caraway seeds","name":"Caraway Seed","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"whole","notes":"","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"Salt to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"Spices","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Heat the lard in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onions and a pinch of salt. Sauté the onions slowly for about 10-15 minutes until they are translucent and starting to turn golden.","group":"Base","title":"Heat the lard in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Base"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the cubed beef to the pot. Increase the heat slightly and cook until the meat is browned on all sides.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the cubed beef","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Remove the pot from the heat briefly. Stir in the paprika, caraway seeds, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper and tomato. Return to low heat. The moisture from the vegetables and meat should be enough, but if it looks too dry, add a very small splash of water.","group":"Cooking","title":"Remove the pot from the heat briefly","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Cover the pot tightly and simmer over very low heat. Let it cook in its own juices for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender. Stir occasionally and add tiny amounts of water only if necessary; the sauce should be thick and dark.","group":"Cooking","title":"Cover the pot tightly and simmer","timerMinutes":105,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Adjust seasoning with salt. Serve hot with Nokedli (Hungarian dumplings) or boiled potatoes.","group":"Serving","title":"Adjust seasoning with salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"The secret to a great Pörkölt is the quality of the paprika and the patience in sautéing the onions until they are translucent and sweet. Avoid burning the paprika, as it will turn bitter.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Hungarian"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["braise","simmer","saute"],"equipment":["Dutch oven","Wooden spoon"],"diet":["high_protein","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":"Rich, concentrated stew"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Pörkölt tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat slowly on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water if the sauce has thickened too much."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fporkolt_d3b7b560ed%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=ba67dbd4-1421-4cab-b3c3-f0714b5f8b5a","imageAlt":"Pörkölt — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["stew","beef","hungarian","paprika","slow cooked","hearty"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Pörkölt","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T05:19:43.427Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T05:19:43.427Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_943b7108be","slug":"buckwheat-porridge-hrechana-kasha","title":"Buckwheat Porridge (Hrechana Kasha)","description":"A nutritious, nutty, and comforting Eastern European staple. 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