Hungarian minced meat pot

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 2 m.-sized onion(s)
• 1 clove(s) garlic
• 250 g potatoes
• 2 carrots
• 100 g mushrooms, fresh
• 2 tbsp rapeseed oil
• 400 g minced beef
• 200 g tomatoes, pureed
• 500 ml tomato juice
• 300 ml broth
• 100 g peas (frozen)
• 2 tsp paprika powder, hot
• 1 tsp marjoram, dried
• 1 tsp caraway seeds
• salt and pepper
• ½ lemon(s), untreated, zest, if necessary.

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Total time approx. 30 minutes

Peel the onions and garlic. Finely chop the onions and crush the garlic. Peel the potatoes and carrots, then dice or slice them. Clean and quarter the mushrooms. Heat the oil. Fry the meat until crumbly. Add the onions, garlic, vegetables, and potatoes and sauté. Pour in the passata, tomato juice, and stock. Add the spices, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes. Add the frozen peas 5 minutes before the end of the cooking time. Season the stew to taste, adding a little lemon zest if desired. Serve with fresh rye or farmhouse bread.