Spicy Hungarian Debrecener Sausage Stew

Name: Spicy Hungarian Debrecener Sausage Stew
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Debrecener sausages; Olive oil; Onion; Garlic; Red bell peppers; Carrots; Potatoes; Diced tomatoes; Beef broth; Hungarian paprika; Caraway seeds; Salt and pepper; All-purpose flour; Cold water

A Hearty Stew with Smoky, Spicy Sausages

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.

2 h 30 min
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Sausages

Debrecener sausages

1 lb, sliced into 1-inch pieces

Olive oil

1 tbsp

For the Stew

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

For Thickening

All-purpose flour

2 tbsp

Cold water

1/4 cup

Preparation

Preparing the Sausages

Heat olive oil

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Brown sausages

Add the sliced sausages and cook until browned.

Set aside sausages

Remove the sausages from the pot and set aside.

Preparing the Stew Base

Sauté aromatics

In the same pot, add onions and garlic; sauté until translucent.

Add vegetables

Add bell peppers, carrots, and potatoes; cook for 5 minutes.

Combine main ingredients

Stir in diced tomatoes, beef broth, paprika, and caraway seeds.

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.

Cooking Process

Braising

Return the cooked sausages to the pot with the vegetables and broth.

Simmering

Cover and let the stew simmer on low for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.

Thickening

Mix flour with cold water, add to the stew, and cook until thickened.

Plating & Serving