Debrecener Sausage with Potatoes and Paprika
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
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 4 pcsdebrecener sausage, sliced into 1-inch (2.5 cm) 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
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.
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