Hungarian Potato Paprikash (Paprikás Krumpli)

Hungarian Potato Paprikash, known as Paprikás Krumpli, is a classic Hungarian comfort food made with potatoes, onions, sweet Hungarian paprika, and smoked sausage. Simple, hearty, and full of flavor, this rustic dish is a favorite for family meals and is especially satisfying with a slice of fresh bread.

The secret is slowly cooking the onions and paprika before adding the potatoes, allowing the flavors to create a rich, savory broth.

Ingredients

• 2½ lb (1.2 kg) potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
• 300 g (10½ oz) smoked Hungarian sausage, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups (1 L) water or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds, optional
• 1 bay leaf, optional
• Fresh parsley, for garnish