Hearty Hungarian Red Potato Stew with Savory Sauce (Paprikás Burgonya) 🇭🇺

Instructions

1. Sauté the base:
   Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook chopped onion until soft and translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
2. Add paprika:
   Remove the pot briefly from the heat and stir in the paprika to prevent burning.
3. Build the stew:
   Add potatoes, chopped tomato, bell pepper, caraway seeds, and sausage if using. Stir well.
4. Simmer:
   Pour in the broth, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 25–30 minutes until potatoes are tender and the sauce thickens.
5. Serve:
   Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with crusty bread.

🍲 Tip: The stew becomes even more flavorful if it rests for 10–15 minutes before serving, allowing the paprika sauce to deepen.