🇭🇺 Paprikás krumpli

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 lbs (1 kg) potatoes, peeled & cubed
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp oil or lard
• 1½–2 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika
• 1 tsp hot paprika (optional)
• 1 Hungarian sausage (kolbász), sliced (optional but traditional)
• 1 tomato, chopped (or 2 tbsp canned tomatoes)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 bay leaf (optional)
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• 2–3 cups water (enough to barely cover potatoes)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Sauté Onion
   Heat oil in a pot. Add onion and cook until soft and golden.
2. Add Paprika
   Remove pot briefly from heat and stir in paprika (prevents burning).
3. Add Sausage
   Stir in sliced sausage and cook 2–3 minutes.
4. Add Vegetables
   Add potatoes, tomato, bell pepper, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
5. Simmer
   Pour in enough water to just cover the potatoes.
   Bring to a boil, then simmer 20–25 minutes until potatoes are tender and sauce thickens.
6. Adjust Seasoning
   Taste and adjust salt and paprika if needed.