Hungarian beef stew
Tender beef chunks simmered in a rich, dark paprika sauce, served with golden fried croquettes, fresh cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and a sprinkle of green onions.
- Total time
- 150 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 45g
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Ingredients
- 2 lb beef chuck
- 2 medium onion
- 3 tbsp sweet paprika
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1.5 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 12 pieces potato croquettes
- 2 stalks green onions
Instructions
- 1
Cut beef into 1-inch chunks and season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat oil in a heavy pot and brown beef in batches until deep brown.
- 3
Add chopped onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir in paprika and tomato paste, cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Pour in beef broth, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 1.5 hours.
- 6
Uncover and simmer until sauce thickens, about 30 minutes.
- 7
Fry croquettes until golden and serve with stew, garnished with green onions.
Tools you’ll need
- heavy pot or Dutch oven
- frying pan
- knife
- cutting board
- wooden spoon
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