Yesss, Ashley! If you’re craving comfort food straight from a Hungarian kitchen, Paprikás Krumpli is where it’s at. 🇭🇺✨ This rustic dish is simple, cozy, and packed with paprika-spiced goodness. It’s one of Hungary’s most beloved peasant meals — humble ingredients, BIG flavor.
🥔 Hungarian Potato Paprika (Paprikás Krumpli)
Hearty potatoes simmered in smoky paprika, with sausage and onions. A Hungarian classic.
📋 Ingredients (Serves 4–6):
- 2 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika (plus a pinch of hot paprika if you like heat)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ lbs (about 700g) waxy potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 medium tomato, chopped (or 1 tbsp tomato paste)
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped (optional but traditional)
- 4 cups water or light broth
- 1 Hungarian smoked sausage (like kolbász), sliced
- Salt and black pepper to taste