Paprikas Krumpli: Hungarian Potato and Sausage Stew

sweet paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: regular paprika

Smoked paprika adds depth of flavor while being cost-effective.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while sunflower oil is less expensive.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: dried parsley

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried parsley is more accessible and longer-lasting.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini can provide a similar texture, while cabbage is often cheaper.

Peel and cube 2 lbs of potatoes.

Chop 1 medium onion finely.

Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté the onion until it starts to get color.

Add minced garlic and sauté for a few minutes.

Add 12 oz of smoked sausage cut into 1-inch lengths and mix well to render fat and color the sausage.

After about 5 minutes, add the cubed potatoes and mix well to coat with the flavored oil.

Add diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, mixing well.

Fill with enough water to cover the ingredients.

Add smoked paprika last to prevent burning, then bring to a boil.

Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes.

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