Top 10 Hungarian Food in Budapest You Must Try

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth can reduce sodium and calories.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds depth without increasing calories.

carrots

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Zucchini is lower in calories and frozen veggies are often cheaper.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add cubed beef and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Sprinkle paprika and caraway seeds over the beef, stirring to coat.

Add tomato paste and mix well, cooking for 2 minutes.

Pour in beef broth and water, then add bay leaves and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until beef is tender.

Add diced carrots and potatoes, cooking for an additional 20-30 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Stir in chopped parsley before serving.

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