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Debrecener Sausage with Potatoes and Paprika

Name: Debrecener Sausage with Potatoes and Paprika
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: hungarian
Ingredients: 4 pcs debrecener sausage sliced into 1-inch pieces; 1 pcs yellow onion chopped; 1 pcs bell pepper cored and sliced; 2 clove garlic minced; 500 g potato peeled and cubed; 2 tsp paprika sweet; 0.5 tsp smoked paprika; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 500 ml chicken broth; 1 tbsp olive oil; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional)

This hearty Hungarian-inspired dish features flavorful Debrecener sausages simmered with tender potatoes, sweet bell peppers, and a rich paprika sauce. It's a comforting one-pot meal perfect for a satisfying dinner.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 50 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium

Mise en place

Ingredients

4 pcsdebrecener sausage, sliced into 1-inch pieces
1 pcsyellow onion, chopped
1 pcsbell pepper, cored and sliced
2 clovegarlic, minced
500 gpotato, peeled and cubed
2 tsppaprika, sweet
0.5 tspsmoked paprika
2 tbsptomato paste
500 mlchicken broth
1 tbspolive oil
0.5 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

garnish

2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Equipment

large pot · wooden spoon · cutting board · knife

The method

Step by step

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
About 1 min
2
Add the Debrecener sausage slices and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Browning the sausage adds depth of flavor to the dish.
3
Add the yellow onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
About 5 min
4
Stir in the bell pepper and garlic, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
About 3 min
5
Sprinkle in the paprika and smoked paprika, stirring constantly for 30 seconds to toast the spices.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the paprika, as it can turn bitter.
6
Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring well to combine with the other ingredients.
About 1 min
7
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
About 3 min
8
Add the cubed potatoes to the pot. Season with salt and black pepper.
About 1 min
9
Return the cooked sausage to the pot. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
About 20 min
Cook’s note: Check the potatoes for doneness by piercing with a fork.
10
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
About 1 min
11
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving, if desired.

Keep it good

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.