hungarian stew

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Jen Geelen
Wahiawa, HI

I found this recipe in an old issue of taste of home magazine. Looking for more Hungarian recipes to try.

(2 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 8 Hr

Ingredients For hungarian stew

  • 4 md
    potatoes cut into 1" cubes
  • 2 md
    onions chopped
  • 1 lb
    lean beef stew meat, cut into 1" cubes
  • 2 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 c
    hot water
  • 3 tsp
    paprika
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    caraway seeds
  • 1 tsp
    tomato paste
  • 1 clove
    garlic minced
  • 2 md
    green peppers, cut into 1" pieces
  • 2 md
    tomatoes, peeled, seeded, & chopped
  • 3 Tbsp
    flour
  • 3 Tbsp
    cold water
  • 1/2 c
    sour cream

How To Make hungarian stew

  • 1
    Place potatoes and onions in a 3 qt slow cooker. In a large skillet brown meat in oil on all sides. Place over potato mixture.
  • 2
    Pour off excess fat from skillet. Add hot water to drippings, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. stir in paprika, salt, caraway seeds, tomato paste, and garlic. Pour into slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours.
  • 3
    Add green peppers and tomatoes. Cover and cook 1 hour longer or until meat and vegetables are tender. With slotted spoon, transfer meat and vegetables to a large serving bowl, cover and keep warm.
  • 4
    Pour cooking juices into a small pan. Combine flour and cold water until smooth, gradually whisk into the pan. Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 min or until thickened. Remove from heat; whisk in sour cream. Stir into meat mixture.
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