Shepherd's Egg Barley with Sausage and Potato (Pásztortarhonya)

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than pork.

tarhonya

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: regular pasta

Whole wheat pasta offers more fiber and nutrients.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories and cabbage is often less expensive.

tomato

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are convenient and often cheaper.

Heat a large deep pan and add the bacon cubes. Stir, and cook on medium-low heat until it releases the fat.

Add the egg barley (tarhonya) and cook on medium heat until golden brown.

Add the sliced sausage and cook until it gets some color and releases its fat.

Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion has softened.

Add the chopped tomato and pepper (if using), then season with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Add the diced potatoes and stir well.

Pour water over the mixture, mix, and bring to a boil.

Cover, lower the heat, and cook for about 50 minutes.

Check the softness of the egg barley and potatoes, adding more water if needed.

Cook until all the water has been absorbed and everything is nicely cooked.

Serve with pickles.

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