🔸 Step 4: Simmer
Pour in just enough broth or water to cover the meat halfway (this is a stew, not a soup!).
Cover and simmer on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add more liquid if needed during cooking.
The beef should become tender and coated in a rich, thick sauce.
🍽️ What to Serve with Pörkölt
- Nokedli (Hungarian dumplings) – the classic choice
- Buttered egg noodles or pasta
- Mashed potatoes
- Polenta or crusty bread to soak up the sauce
- A dollop of sour cream on top (optional but delicious)
💡 Tips for Perfect Pörkölt
- Use good-quality Hungarian paprika for authentic taste.
- Caramelize the onions properly — it’s worth the time.
- Don’t drown the stew in broth — let it reduce and concentrate.
- This dish is even better the next day as the flavors develop.
🇭🇺 A Bowl of Hungarian Heritage
Pörkölt is more than just a stew — it’s a symbol of Hungarian culinary tradition. Rich in flavor, humble in ingredients, and slow-cooked with love, it brings people together around the table, just like your grandma used to do. ❤️
Every spoonful is filled with warmth, spice, and history — exactly what comfort food should be.
If you’d like, I can also write up a grandma-style Facebook caption, a video script, or a downloadable recipe card to share this with your audience! Want to turn it into a cute step-by-step reel with Hungarian folk music? I got you. 😊