Best 6 Slow Cooker Hungarian Beef Pot Roast Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Indulge in the culinary heritage of Hungary with this tantalizing slow-cooker Hungarian Beef Pot Roast recipe. This traditional dish, also known as Pörkölt, is a symphony of flavors that has been enjoyed for centuries. Picture tender chunks of beef, slow-cooked to perfection in a rich and flavorful sauce, infused with the essence of paprika, onions, and a medley of spices. Served over hearty egg noodles or fluffy mashed potatoes, this pot roast promises a comforting and authentic dining experience. Our collection of Hungarian Beef Pot Roast recipes offers a variety of options to suit your taste preferences, whether you prefer a classic version or one with a modern twist. Dive into the delectable world of Hungarian cuisine and savor the story behind each recipe, as you embark on a culinary journey that is both satisfying and educational.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER BEEF POT ROAST



Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast image

The real secret here is making sure you sear the meat before the long, slow braising. Serve with mashed potatoes.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Beef     Pot Roast Recipes

Time 6h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (5 pound) bone-in beef pot roast
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or as needed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 ½ cups chicken broth
3 medium carrots, cut into chunks
2 stalks celery, cut into chunks
1 sprig fresh rosemary
2 sprigs fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Generously season both sides of roast with salt and pepper. Sprinkle flour over the top until well coated, and pat it into the meat. Shake off any excess.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Sear the roast on both sides for 5-6 minutes each, until well browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and stir in mushrooms and butter; cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in onion; cook for 5 minutes, until onions are translucent and begin to brown. Add garlic, stir for about a minute.
  • Stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons flour; cook and stir for about 1 minute. Add tomato paste, and cook for another minute.
  • Slowly add chicken stock, stir to combine, and return to a simmer. Remove skillet from the heat.
  • Place carrots and celery in the slow cooker. Place roast over the vegetables and pour in any accumulated juices. Add rosemary and thyme.
  • Pour onion and mushroom mixture over the top of the roast. Cover slow cooker, turn to high and cook the roast for 5-6 hours, until the meat is fork tender.
  • Skim off any fat from the surface and remove the bones. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 777.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 198.5 mg, Fat 57.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 54.6 g, SaturatedFat 22.5 g, Sodium 602.5 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

SLOW-COOKER HUNGARIAN BEEF POT ROAST



Slow-Cooker Hungarian Beef Pot Roast image

Come home to this spicy slow cooked beef roast that's served over noodles - perfect for a Hungarian dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (3-lb.) boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed
1 medium onion, sliced
1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
1/2 cup beef broth
1/2 cup chili sauce
3 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon caraway seed
12 oz. (6 cups) uncooked medium egg noodles
1 (8-oz.) container sour cream
Chopped fresh parsley, if desired

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 740, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 215 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 56 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 920 mg, Sugar 9 g

SLOW-COOKER POT ROAST



Slow-Cooker Pot Roast image

I work full time, so this slow cooker roast beef is my go-to when I want a hearty, home cooked meal. It's a comfort to walk in and smell this simmering slow cooker pot roast that I know will be fall-apart tender and delicious. -Gina Jackson, Ogdensburg, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup warm water
1 tablespoon beef base
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, whisk water and beef base; add mushrooms, onion and garlic. Sprinkle roast with pepper; transfer to slow cooker. Drizzle with Worcestershire sauce. Cook roast, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender., Remove roast to a serving platter; tent with foil. Strain cooking juices, reserving vegetables. Skim fat from cooking juices. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and salt until smooth; gradually whisk in cooking juices. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cooked vegetables. Serve with roast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 467mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

SLOW-COOKER HUNGARIAN GOULASH



Slow-Cooker Hungarian Goulash image

Let the slow cooker do the work for you in turning out this old-world favorite. The rich beef stew is wonderful served over hot noodles.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 lb beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, sliced
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ beef-flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 can (6 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato paste
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon caraway seed, if desired
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup cold water
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into strips
8 cups hot cooked noodles

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook beef in oil about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
  • Spray 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, place beef and onion. In medium bowl, mix broth, tomato paste, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, caraway seed and pepper; stir into beef mixture.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours (or High heat setting 4 to 5 hours) or until beef is tender.
  • In small bowl, stir water and flour until well mixed; gradually stir into beef mixture. Stir in bell pepper. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 30 minutes longer. Serve goulash over noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 760 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SLOW-COOKER BEEF POT ROAST



Slow-cooker beef pot roast image

Get this beef brisket in the slow cooker first thing in the morning, so that come evening-time your Sunday dinner is an absolute breeze. Perfect for busy family weekends

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 7h45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tbsp sunflower oil
1½ kg rolled beef brisket
2 tbsp plain flour
3 carrots, chopped
3 sticks of celery, chopped
2 parsnips, chopped
1 onion, chopped
80g button mushrooms
2 bay leaves
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tsp English mustard
500ml red wine
250ml beef stock

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tbsp sunflower oil in a large pan. Dust 1½ kg rolled beef brisket with 2 tbsp plain flour and season well with salt and pepper.
  • Put 3 chopped carrots, 3 chopped celery sticks, 2 chopped parsnips, 1 chopped onion and 80g button mushrooms in the bottom of your slow cooker and turn it to Low.
  • Sear the beef all over in the hot pan then place it on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker.
  • Add the 2 bay leaves, 2 crushed garlic cloves and 2 tsp English mustard then pour over 500ml red wine and 250ml beef stock. Cover with the lid and cook for 7 hours.
  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Carefully take the beef out of the slow cooker and place it on a baking tray then roast it in the oven for 20 mins.
  • While the beef is in the oven, carefully ladle the cooking liquid out of the slow cooker into a shallow pan. Boil rapidly on a high heat to reduce to a rich gravy.
  • Serve the beef sliced with roast potatoes, the softened vegetables, gravy and wilted greens, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 36 grams protein, Sodium 0.42 milligram of sodium

HUNGARIAN POT ROAST



Hungarian Pot Roast image

I'm not sure where I got this many years ago. It's a standard in our house. You can use fresh mushrooms if you prefer. The sour cream really makes the gravy special. I serve this over cooked noodles, or boiled potatoes.

Provided by Imagenie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 lbs chuck roast or 3 lbs rump roast
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
1 bay leaf
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
8 -10 onions, small white
8 small carrots, cut or whole
2 tablespoons parsley, minced
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 cup sour cream
cooked small noodles or boiled potatoes

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.9, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 169.6, Sodium 1443.7, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 14.5, Protein 52.8

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut beef stew meat. You can also cut a chuck roast or sirloin tip steak into 1-inch cubes.
  • If you don't have paprika, you can substitute chili powder or a combination of cumin and black pepper.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the pot roast, such as carrots, celery, or potatoes.
  • Serve the pot roast with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.

Conclusion:

This slow-cooker Hungarian beef pot roast is an easy and delicious meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. The beef is braised in a flavorful sauce made with paprika, onion, garlic, and tomatoes. The result is a tender and juicy pot roast that is sure to please everyone at the table.

Related Topics