A hearty and rich Hungarian Oven Stew (Marha Pörkölt) served in a rustic bowl, featuring tender chunks of beef, vibrant bell peppers, carrots, and celery in a thick, flavorful paprika-infused sauce. The dish is garnished with fresh herbs and presented on a wooden table with a side of bread, accompanied by small bowls of Hungarian paprika and caraway seeds. Natural lighting enhances the warm and inviting appeal of this comforting meal.

Rustic Hungarian Marha Pörkölt

Traditional Hungarian beef stew with paprika and vegetables, perfect for a hearty meal.
Portions:4
Cooking Time:1 hour 10 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
  • 1 pound beef chuck roast boneless, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 2 teaspoons sunflower oil
  • 1 medium-sized leek chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 2 cups roasted vegetable broth
  • 2 ripe tomatoes pureed
  • 2 tablespoons red wine
  • 2 bell peppers chopped
  • 2 medium carrots sliced
  • 1 celery stalk peeled and diced

Instructions

  • Add flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and beef cubes to a resealable bag.
  • Shake to coat the beef evenly.
  • Heat sunflower oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Sauté the leeks, garlic, bay leaves, and caraway seeds until fragrant, about 4 minutes.
  • Transfer to a lightly greased baking pan.
  • Brown the beef cubes in batches in the same Dutch oven.
  • Add browned beef to the baking pan.
  • Pour in the vegetable broth, pureed tomatoes, and red wine.
  • Place the pan in the Air Fryer basket and bake at 325°F for 40 minutes.
  • Add chopped bell peppers, carrots, and celery to the pan.
  • Cook for an additional 20 minutes.
  • Serve warm and enjoy a rustic taste of Hungary!

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice
Pair with a robust Hungarian red wine like Egri Bikavér or a full-bodied Merlot.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 375 kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.5 g | Protein: 39.6 g | Fat: 16.1 g | Fiber: 3.5 g | Sugar: 4.6 g | Salt: 850 mg
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Course Airfryer / Beef / Main Dish / Stew
Cuisine Hungaria
Diets Flexitarian