Hungarian pepper and tomato stew
A rustic Hungarian stew of sweet green peppers, ripe tomatoes, and onions, seasoned with paprika. Simple, comforting, and perfect with crusty bread.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 120
- Protein
- 2g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté chopped onion until soft, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Stir in paprika and cook for 30 seconds, then add sliced green peppers and cook for 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add chopped tomatoes, salt, and black pepper; stir well.
Step 4
Cover and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peppers are tender.
Step 5
Uncover and cook for 5 more minutes to thicken the sauce slightly.
Step 6
Serve hot with crusty bread or as a side dish.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- knife
- cutting board
- wooden spoon
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