Hungarian Pot Roast Recipes

SLOW-COOKER HUNGARIAN BEEF POT ROAST

Steps:

• If necessary, cut beef roast into 2 or 3 large pieces. Place beef in 3 1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker. Top with onion.
• In measuring cup, combine broth, chili sauce, paprika, garlic-pepper blend, salt and caraway seed; mix well. Pour over beef and onion.
• Cover; cook on low setting for 7 to 8 hours.
• About 20 minutes before serving, cook egg noodles to desired doneness as directed on package. Remove beef from slow cooker; cover to keep warm. Stir sour cream into liquid in slow cooker until blended. Increase heat setting to high; cover and cook an additional 5 minutes or until of desired consistency.
• Drain noodles. Cut beef across grain into slices. Serve beef with sauce mixture over noodles. Garnish each serving with tablespoon of sour cream; sprinkle with parsley.

BAVARIAN POT ROAST

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, heat oil. Brown roast on all sides. Meanwhile, combine water, beer, tomato sauce, onion, sugar, vinegar, salt, cinnamon, bay leaf, pepper and ginger. Pour over meat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until meat is tender, 2-1/2-3 hours., Remove meat and slice. Discard bay leaf. If desired, thicken pan juices for gravy. Freeze option: Place sliced pot roast in freezer containers; top with cooking juices. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little broth if necessary.

LO'S HUNGARIAN POT ROAST

Steps:

• Choose a large Pot with a tight lid. Season your beef with salt and pepper, then brown in olive oil. Turn off heat and add 2-3 large cloves of garlic (crushed) 2 heaping tablespoons paprika, dash of nutmeg, boullion cube and water to make 2 inches in the bottom of the pan. Cover tightly and simmer for number of hours necessary till done. Turn occasionally while cooking. Remove meat to heated platter. Add sour creme gradually to hot gravy, after tasting and adding more fresh paprika (usually 1-2 tablespoons). Heat to just below biling. Serve with any kind of potato.

HUNGARIAN POT ROAST

Steps:

• Trim excess fat from meat.
• Sprinkle meat with paprika, salt and pepper.
• Brown meat in hot oil in a dutch oven or large pan.
• Add water and bay leaf. Cover and simmer, 1-1/2 to 2 hours, or until meat is tender.
• Place mushrooms, onions, and carrots over and around the meat, pour in tomato sauce.
• Cover and simmer 60 minutes, or until vegetables are done.
• Add parsley.
• Just before serving, remove from heat and gradually stir in sour cream.
• Serve with cooked small noodles or boiled potatoes.

HUNGARIAN PORK ONE POT

Steps:

• Char the bell peppers over an open flame or under a hot broiler until the skins are black and papery. Place in mixing bowl and cover to cool. Wipe the skins off with paper towels, and then seed the peppers. Cut into bite-size pieces and reserve for later use.
• Sprinkle the meat with salt and pepper and lightly dredge in flour. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the meat in batches and remove to a plate, adding a little additional oil when necessary. When all of the meat is browned and set aside, add the garlic, onions and chile peppers to the pan. Season with salt and pepper and add in the paprika. Reduce the heat a bit and cook to soften the vegetables, 5 to 6 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the wine. Add the meat and roasted peppers to the pan and stir in the stock. Cover and simmer over low flame or roast in a preheated 325 degree F oven for about 1 hour.
• Stir in the potatoes and continue to cook until the meat and potatoes are tender, an additional 30 to 40 minutes.
• Cool and store for a make-ahead meal. To serve, heat over medium heat, adding a little stock or water if the dish is too thick. Stir in the creme fraiche and serve in shallow bowls topped with parsley.

HUNGARIAN TREASURE (SZEKELY GULYAS)

Steps:

• Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown meat. Transfer meat to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic and paprika; cook 1 minute longer. Pour over meat. Add , sauerkraut and water., Cook, covered, on low until pork is tender, 3-4 hours. Stir in sour cream; sprinkle with poppy seeds. Serve with noodles.

HUNGARIAN POT ROAST, MOM

Steps:

• 1. Trim fat from meat. Sprinkle with paprika, salt and pepper. Brown in oil. Add water and bay leaf. Place vegetables around meat. Cover with sauce, cover and simmer 60 min or until vegetables are done. Add celery leaves. Just before serving, remove from heat and gradually stir in sour cream. serve with cooked noodles.
• 2. NOTE: you can use 4 large onions and quarter them instead of the small whole onions, and can use parsley instead of celery leaves.