Traditional Hungarian-inspired dish • Easy to prepare • Serves 4
Ingredients
- 4 Hungarian sausages
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 400 g canned chopped tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Hungarian sweet paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 100 ml water or broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the sausages and cook until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the chopped onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until soft.
- Add the garlic and red bell pepper, then cook for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in the Hungarian paprika and tomato paste.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, water or broth, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Return the sausages to the pan and cover with the sauce.
- Simmer gently for 20–30 minutes, until the sausages are thoroughly cooked and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve hot with rice, mashed potatoes, or fresh bread.
Serving Suggestion
Enjoy this rich, flavorful dish with fresh parsley and a slice of crusty bread to soak up the delicious paprika tomato sauce.
Tip: Use authentic Hungarian paprika for the best traditional flavor. This is a Hungarian-inspired sausage dish rather than a single definitive traditional recipe.