Beef and Pork Stew (Marosszeki Heranytokany) Recipe

Name: Beef and Pork Stew (Marosszeki Heranytokany)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-pound piece boneless beef chuck; 1/4 pound double-smoked bacon or regular smoked bacon; 1 medium onion; 1 tablespoon paprika (preferably sweet Hungarian*); 1/2 cup water; a pinch freshly ground black pepper; a pinch caraway seeds; 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram, crumbled; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 pound pork tenderloin; 1/4 pound mushrooms; 1 tablespoon lard or vegetable oil; 1 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; *available at some specialty foods shops and by mail order from Penzey's, Ltd., tel. (414) 679-7207.

Servings: persons

1-pound piece boneless beef chuck
1/4 pound double-smoked bacon or regular smoked bacon
1 medium onion
1 tablespoon paprika (preferably sweet Hungarian*)
1/2 cup water
a pinch freshly ground black pepper
a pinch caraway seeds
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram, crumbled
1 cup dry white wine
1 pound pork tenderloin
1/4 pound mushrooms
1 tablespoon lard or vegetable oil
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
*available at some specialty foods shops and by mail order from Penzey's, Ltd., tel. (414) 679-7207.

1
Cut beef into 1/2-inch cubes.
2
Finely chop separately bacon and onion.
3
In a 4-quart heavy kettle cook bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp.
4
Add onion and cook until softened.
5
Stir in paprika and water and simmer 5 minutes.
6
Add beef, pepper, caraway seeds, marjoram, and 1/2 cup wine and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes.
7
Cut pork into 1/2-inch cubes.
8
Add pork, remaining 1/2 cup wine, and salt to taste and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
9
Quarter mushrooms.
10
In a skillet cook mushrooms in lard or oil over moderate heat, stirring, until just tender, about 5 minutes, and add to stew.
11
Just before serving, in a bowl whisk together sour cream and flour until smooth and stir into stew.
12
Simmer stew, stirring, 5 minutes.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-pound piece boneless beef chuck, 1/4 pound double-smoked bacon or regular smoked bacon, 1 medium onion, 1 tablespoon paprika (preferably sweet Hungarian*), and more.

Yes, Beef and Pork Stew (Marosszeki Heranytokany) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Beef and Pork Stew (Marosszeki Heranytokany)

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Variations & substitutions

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