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Spicy Hungarian Debrecener Sausage Stew

Name: Spicy Hungarian Debrecener Sausage Stew
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Debrecener sausages, 1 lb, sliced into 1-inch pieces; Olive oil, 1 tbsp; Onion, 1 large, finely chopped; Garlic, 3 cloves, minced; Red bell peppers, 2, diced; Carrots, 3 medium, sliced; Potatoes, 2 medium, cubed; Diced tomatoes, 1 can (14 oz); Beef broth, 4 cups; Hungarian paprika, 2 tbsp; Caraway seeds, 1 tsp; Salt and pepper, To taste; All-purpose flour, 2 tbsp; Cold water, 1/4 cup

This rich and aromatic stew features traditional Hungarian Debrecener sausages, complemented by a variety of vegetables and spices that create a comforting and robust dish.

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·By Ethan Brooks·July 10, 2025

Spicy Hungarian Debrecener Sausage Stew — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

50 min

Cook

2 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Sausages

For the Stew

For Thickening

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 396 kcal
Protein: 15.33 g
Carbs: 30.17 g
Fat: 23 g
Fiber: 4.83 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2375 kcal
Protein: 92 g
Carbs: 181 g
Fat: 138 g
Fiber: 29 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Debrecener sausages 1 lb, sliced into 1-inch pieces	1500	60	20	120	0
Olive oil 1 tbsp	120	0	0	14	0
Onion 1 large, finely chopped	50	1	11	0	2
Garlic 3 cloves, minced	13	1	3	0	0
Red bell peppers 2, diced	60	2	14	0	5
Carrots 3 medium, sliced	75	2	18	0	5
Potatoes 2 medium, cubed	310	8	72	0	8
Diced tomatoes 1 can (14 oz)	80	4	18	0	4
Beef broth 4 cups	60	10	4	2	0
Hungarian paprika 2 tbsp	40	2	8	1	4
Caraway seeds 1 tsp	7	0	1	1	1
Salt and pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0
All-purpose flour 2 tbsp	60	2	12	0	0
Cold water 1/4 cup	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Sausages

1
Heat olive oil
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Brown sausages
Add the sliced sausages and cook until browned.
3
Set aside sausages
Remove the sausages from the pot and set aside.

Preparing the Stew Base

1
Sauté aromatics
In the same pot, add onions and garlic; sauté until translucent.
2
Add vegetables
Add bell peppers, carrots, and potatoes; cook for 5 minutes.
3
Combine main ingredients
Stir in diced tomatoes, beef broth, paprika, and caraway seeds.
Tip: Ensure the heat is kept medium-low when adding paprika to prevent it from burning. Toast caraway seeds briefly in the pot before adding other ingredients to release their flavor.

How to Make Spicy Hungarian Debrecener Sausage Stew

Total time: 3 h 20 min · Yields 6 servings

1
Braising
Return the cooked sausages to the pot with the vegetables and broth.
2
Simmering
Cover and let the stew simmer on low for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
3
Thickening
Mix flour with cold water, add to the stew, and cook until thickened.