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A bowl of Hungarian paprika potatoes garnished with bacon bits.
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Hungarian Paprika Potatoes Recipe

Hungarian Paprika Potatoes (Paprikás Krumpli) is a one-pot dish that turns simple, everyday ingredients like potatoes, paprika, and onions into a flavor-packed plate.  Whether you serve it on its own or as a side dish, it's proof that comfort food does not need to be complicated!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Hungarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 183kcal
Author: Neriz

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped into about an inch-width
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped into small bits
  • 500 grams potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1/2 to 1 tablespoon Hungarian paprika
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 pieces sausage (Frankfurters), chopped into about ¼-inch thick slices.
  • salt and ground black pepper, to season

Instructions

  • Place the bacon bits in a cold saucepan, then heat over medium-high.
  • Fry until the fat comes out of the bacon and the bits become crispy.  
  • Transfer them onto a plate lined with kitchen paper to absorb any excess oil, then set aside.
  • Place the pan back into the heat and add the chopped onion.
  • Sauté until it softens, then add the tomato paste and Hungarian paprika.
  • Continue sautéing for 2 to 3 minutes—lower the heat to avoid burning the paprika and puree.
  • Add the chopped green bell pepper, mix, and cook for another minute.
  • Add the potatoes, salt, and ground black pepper.
  • Mix everything to coat the potatoes with the spices.
  • Pour 1½ to 2 cups of water --- just enough to cover the potatoes.
  • Cover with a lid, turn the heat to medium, and bring to a soft boil.
  • Lower the heat and continue simmering until the potatoes are tender. Add the chopped sausage and mix.
  • Taste your Hungarian paprika potatoes and adjust seasoning, as desired.
  • Cover and cook for about 5 minutes, then remove the pan from the heat.
  • Transfer to plates and crumble the bacon bits on top --- serve!

Notes

  • Cook's Tip:  You can omit the bacon if you don't want it and use olive oil for sautéing instead.
  • Refer to the post for more tips and suggestions.

Nutrition

Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 680mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 605IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg