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Vadas marha served with bread dumplings

Vadas Marha (Hunter's Beef Stew)

Vadas marha is an iconic dish in Hungarian cuisine, gaining popularity in Hungary under the influence of Viennese cooking. The delicately spiced sauce, with its silky texture and rich flavor, harmonizes perfectly with the tender beef. Traditionally served with bread dumplings (zsemlegombóc), which soak up the sauce beautifully. This recipe not only evokes traditions but is also easy to prepare at home. It is a perfect choice for family lunches or special occasions.

Prep Time 30 min
Preparation 2 hr 30 min
Total 3 hr
800 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 4
⭕ 800 g Beef (chuck roast or bottom round)
⭕ 300 g Carrots
⭕ 150 g Parsnip
⭕ 100 g Celery Root (Celeriac)
⭕ 1 db Onion
⭕ 2 cloves Garlic
⭕ 2 db Bay Leaves
⭕ 200 ml Sour Cream
⭕ 2 tbsp Mustard
⭕ 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
⭕ 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
⭕ 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
⭕ 1 pinch Salt
⭕ 1 pinch Black Pepper

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    Prepare the ingredients: peel and chop the vegetables. Cut the beef into large chunks.

    2

    In a large Dutch oven or pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until golden brown. Remove from the pot and set aside.

    3

    In the same pot, sauté the onion until softened. Add the garlic and chopped vegetables. Season with salt and pepper, and add the bay leaves.

    4

    Return the beef to the pot and add enough water to cover. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook over low heat for 2-2.5 hours, or until the beef is very tender.

    5

    Once the beef is tender, remove it from the pot. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, blend the remaining vegetables and cooking liquid until smooth.

    6

    Stir in the sour cream, mustard, and lemon juice into the sauce until smooth. If necessary, thicken the sauce with a little flour mixed with cold water (slurry).

    7

    Return the beef to the sauce and heat through for a few minutes.

    8

    Serve hot with bread dumplings (zsemlegombóc) or pasta.