Hungarian Pot Roast Recipe

Name: Hungarian Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs outside round roast; 2 tablespoons oil; 2 cups onions, sliced; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 cup water; ¼ cup packed brown sugar; ¼ cup vinegar; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 ½ teaspoons dry mustard; 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon spanish paprika

Servings: persons

1
Brown all sides of roast in the oil in a dutch oven.
2
Remove meat and stir onions until just starting to brown.
3
Pour in 1/4 cup of water or white wine to deglaze the pan.
4
Add all the other ingredients.
5
Note: I specified Spanish paprika because it is less hot.
6
If you use Hungarian paprika use half the amount.
7
Place roast back in dutch oven and spoon some of the sauce over it.
8
Simmer at low heat, turning every half hour for about 4 hours.
9
Serve with cooked noodles.
10
If you use steak or short ribs, cut time to 2 hours.
11
If you use regular short ribs, make it the day before and put in fridge.
12
Next day, take all the fat off the top and reheat.

187

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs outside round roast, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 cups onions, sliced, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Hungarian Pot Roast falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hungarian Pot Roast

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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