Hungarian Veal Stew Borjuprklt Recipe

Warm up your winter with this hearty Hungarian Veal Stew (Borjú Pörkölt)! A rich, spicy, and intensely flavorful peasant stew, similar to goulash, this recipe blends family traditions with classic Hungarian cooking techniques. Inspired by my great-great-grandmother's recipe and the culinary wisdom of Meryl Constance's "Mother Magyar" column and Susan Derecskey's "The Hungarian Cookbook", this Borjú Pörkölt is the ultimate comfort food. Tender veal simmers in a deeply flavorful sauce, perfectly complemented by potatoes and served with your choice of nokedli or csipetke dumplings. Get ready for a taste of authentic Hungary!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 100 mins
Calories 280.9 kcal
Protein 51g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Hungarian Veal Stew Borjuprklt

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How to Make Hungarian Veal Stew Borjuprklt

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large (6-quart) saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 large onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, and cook until the onion is golden brown and softened (about 5-7 minutes).
  2. Stir in 1 (14.5 ounce) can of tomato juice and 1 cup of beef broth.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of sweet Hungarian paprika. Stir well and cook for 1 minute. Add 1.5 lbs of veal, cut into 1-inch cubes. Stir to coat the meat thoroughly in the paprika and tomato mixture.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and braise for 45-60 minutes, or until the veal is very tender. Stir occasionally.
  5. Add 1 lb potatoes, peeled and cubed, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and the remaining 1 cup of beef broth. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  6. Continue cooking, covered, for another 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley (optional), alongside nokedli or csipetke dumplings.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

48 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

19g

Carbs

5g

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