Hearty Vegetable Paprika Stew

Vegetable stew proves Hungarian cuisine isn't just about meat. The trinity of onion, fat, and paprika embraces garden vegetables. Slow braising turns veggie juices into a thick sauce.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 50 mins
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 220 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large pot
  • Cutting board

Instructions

1

Sauté chopped onion in oil, remove from heat, stir in paprika.

Tip: Caramelized onion gives sweet base, paprika dissolves in fat.
2

Add splash of water, return to heat, add cubed carrots/peppers. Braise 5-10 mins.

Tip: Hard veggies need head start.
3

Add zucchini, eggplant, tomato, crushed garlic. Salt and pepper.

Tip: Salt draws out juices to create sauce.
4

Cover and cook 15-20 mins. Add water if needed but keep sauce thick.

Tip: Short sauce is key for stew.

Recipe FAQ

How to thicken sauce?
Lots of onions. Don't skimp on onion, it gives body!
Order of veggies?
Hard (carrots) first, soft (zucchini) later.

Ingredients

  • 2 whole Onions
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 2 whole Carrots
  • 1 whole Zucchini
  • 1 whole Eggplant
  • 2 whole Peppers (Bell or Wax)
  • 2 whole Tomatoes
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Salt