HUNGARIAN PÖRKÖLT | BEEF ONION STEW | COOKING CHALLENGE FOR COUPLES

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds depth while cayenne is more affordable.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme offers a similar aromatic quality and oregano is widely available.

carrots

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Sweet potatoes add nutrition and frozen veggies are cost-effective.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add cubed beef and bacon; brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle paprika over the meat and stir to coat evenly.

Add chopped tomatoes and bell peppers; mix well.

Pour in water to cover the meat and bring to a simmer.

Add bay leaves, salt, black pepper, and caraway seeds; stir.

Cover and reduce heat to low; cook for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.

Add chopped carrots and potatoes; stir to combine.

Continue cooking for another 30-40 minutes until vegetables are soft.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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