Here is a traditional Hungarian recipe in English inspired by your picture: Hungarian Beef Stew (Marhapörkölt) with Cottage Cheese Noodles (Túrós Csusza).

Hungarian Beef Stew with Cottage Cheese Noodles

Ingredients

For the Hungarian Beef Stew

• 800 g beef, cut into cubes
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons Hungarian sweet paprika
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups beef broth or water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
• 1 green pepper, chopped (optional)

For the Cottage Cheese Noodles

• 400 g wide egg noodles
• 250 g cottage cheese
• 150 g sour cream
• 100 g bacon, diced (optional)
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Beef Stew

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onions and cook until soft and golden.
3. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the Hungarian paprika.
4. Add the beef cubes and stir well to coat them with the spices.
5. Add the garlic, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and caraway seeds.
6. Pour in the beef broth and add the green pepper if desired.
7. Cover and simmer over low heat for 1.5–2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the sauce is thick.

2. Prepare the Cottage Cheese Noodles

1. Cook the noodles in salted boiling water according to the package instructions.
2. Drain the noodles and return them to the pot.
3. Mix in the cottage cheese and sour cream.
4. If using bacon, fry it in a pan until crispy and sprinkle it over the noodles.

3. Serve

Arrange the cottage cheese noodles on a large serving plate. Spoon the hot beef stew and paprika sauce alongside them. Garnish with a little sour cream and serve immediately.

Preparation Time

• Preparation: 20 minutes
• Cooking: 1.5–2 hours
• Servings: 4–6 people

Enjoy this delicious Hungarian meal with its rich paprika sauce and creamy cottage cheese noodles!