Hungarian potato paprika – paprikás krumpli

Yes! 🥔🌶️ Paprikás krumpli (Hungarian Potato Paprika Stew) is one of the most traditional Hungarian comfort foods — rustic, filling, and full of paprika flavor. 🇭🇺 It’s often made on busy weekdays or at family gatherings because it’s simple yet so satisfying.


Paprikás Krumpli – Hungarian Potato Paprika Stew 🇭🇺

Ingredients:

  • 2–3 tbsp lard or vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika (the star ingredient 🌶️)
  • 2 lbs (900 g) potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 bell pepper (red or green), chopped (optional but common)
  • 2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped (or 1 can diced tomatoes)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1–2 sausages (like Hungarian kolbász), sliced (optional, for extra flavor)
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • About 4 cups (1 liter) water or broth

For serving (optional but traditional):

  • Pickles on the side
  • Fresh bread