The BEST Beef Stew in the World! Famous Hungarian Beef Paprikash.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork can be more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol, while vinegar can enhance flavor.

sweet paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: regular paprika

Smoked paprika adds depth without significant cost.

Toss the beef chunks in flour.

Heat 2 Tbsp cooking oil and 25g butter in a large pot.

Add the beef in a single layer and brown for 2-3 minutes.

Remove the beef from the heat and set aside.

Add finely chopped onion to the pot and cook until translucent.

Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Add caraway seeds and cook for 1 minute.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Add sliced bell pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Return the beef to the pot.

Sprinkle in 4 Tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika and season with salt and pepper.

Add 900ml beef stock or water and 2 bay leaves.

Cook on low heat for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Chop 2 carrots and add them to the pot after 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Continue cooking for another 30 minutes.

Finely chop some parsley and sprinkle it over the stew before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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