Traditional and Delicious Csikós Tokány (HUNGARIAN STEW)

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories, while cabbage is economical.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds depth, while cayenne is often cheaper.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: rice

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while rice is budget-friendly.

Start by cutting bacon into irregular pieces

Render bacon fat in a cast iron enamel pot over medium heat

Brown the bacon pieces and remove them from the pot

Cut boneless pork rib into cubes and brown in the rendered bacon fat

Add sliced yellow onions to the pot and sauté until translucent

Deglaze the pot with dry Riesling

Add sweet paprika and chopped tomatoes to the pot

Stir in sliced green pepper and sour cream before serving

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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