One Pot Hungarian Beef Supper

This recipe takes me back to my childhood when my Mama made a version of this recipe called, “Swiss Steak.” Using the basics of what she made, I created this one-pot Hungarian stew that brings together the rich flavors of tender beef stew meat, slow-cooked to perfection in a savory broth. Chopped tomatoes, sweet peppers, and onions create a flavorful base, while aromatic garlic and a generous dose of paprika give the dish its signature depth and warmth. As the stew simmers, the beef becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender, absorbing the fragrant spices and the rich beef broth. The result is a comforting, satisfying meal that’s both simple to make and full of bold, rustic flavors. We love it so much that it is on our rotation of favorite meals.

My husband and I are originally from Oklahoma so okra is a favorite food of ours. We grow it in our garden every summer and I chop it in 1/2″ pieces and freeze it for dishes like this in the winter. Many people do not like okra so I left it out of the recipe. We love it, so I add it about an hour before serving. If you add it at the beginning, it will be too mushy.

If you are not eating low carb, serve with crusty bread or over a bed of buttery potatoes to soak up every last drop of this delicious, traditional Hungarian dish. If you are low carb, serve alone or atop riced cauliflower. I like to serve it with roasted zucchini chips as a side dish. Delicious!

One Pot Hungarian Beef Supper

A hearty, one-pot Hungarian stew that brings together the rich flavors of tender beef stew meat, slow-cooked to perfection in a savory broth.

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Course dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Hungarian

Servings 2

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb beef stew meat
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/2 carton chopped tomatoes (13 oz)
• 1/2 chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped red and/or yellow pepper
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1-2 tbsp sour cream – optional
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp avocado oil

Instructions

 

• Heat the avocado oil in a stockpot and add the beef stew meat. Cook and stir for a few minutes until stew meat is browned on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.
• Use the reserve oil in your stockpot to cook the onions and peppers. Add more oil if needed. Cook for 2-3 minutes and then add the minced garlic. Stir and cook for another minute.
• Add the tomatoes, beef broth, and stew meat to the onion mixture in the stockpot. Stir and add all spices. Cover and simmer on medium low for 2-4 hours until beef is tender. Be sure to check on and stir the dish periodically to make sure nothing is sticking to the bottom of the pan.
• Optional – Put a dollop of sour cream in each serving for a creamy texture.
• Notes – If desired, add all ingredients to a crock pot and slow cook 6-8 hours instead of preparing on your range.

  You can serve this alone or on a bed of cauliflower rice for a low carb version or golden potatoes if not.. In addition, if you like okra, add 1 cup of fresh or frozen okra to the dish about an hour before serving.

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