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