Hungarian Sausage Stew With Ale Recipe

Name: Hungarian Sausage Stew With Ale
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces thick slab bacon, sliced 1/4 inch thick and cut into 1/4-inch strips; 1 large vidalia onion, thinly sliced; 3 large yellow bell peppers, thinly sliced; 3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 12 ounces Hungarian sausage (kolbA sz) or 12 ounces chorizo sausage, thickly sliced (spicy); 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon sweet paprika; 1 3/4 lbs plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 1 cup red ale or 1 cup lager beer; 1 bay leaf; kosher salt; fresh ground pepper; sourdough bread, grilled for serving

Servings: persons

8 ounces thick slab bacon, sliced 1/4 inch thick and cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 large vidalia onion, thinly sliced
3 large yellow bell peppers, thinly sliced
3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
12 ounces Hungarian sausage (kolbA sz) or 12 ounces chorizo sausage, thickly sliced (spicy)
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 3/4 lbs plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 cup red ale or 1 cup lager beer
1 bay leaf
kosher salt
fresh ground pepper
sourdough bread, grilled for serving

1
In a large enameled cast-iron casserole or Dutch oven, cook the bacon strips over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
2
Add the onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until very lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
3
Stir in the bell peppers and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes longer.
4
Stir in the sausage slices, crushed red pepper and paprika and cook for 2 minutes.
5
Add the tomatoes and cook until beginning to break down, about 5 minutes.
6
Add the beer and bay leaf and bring to a boil.
7
Cover partially and cook over low heat until the vegetables are very tender and the sauce is slightly reduced, about 15 minutes.
8
Season the stew with salt and pepper and serve with grilled bread.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces thick slab bacon, sliced 1/4 inch thick and cut into 1/4-inch strips, 1 large vidalia onion, thinly sliced, 3 large yellow bell peppers, thinly sliced, 3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Hungarian Sausage Stew With Ale falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Hungarian Sausage Stew With Ale

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