Turkey Paprikash with Sweet and Spicy Paprika Sauce

Fragrant, spicy paprikash is a classic of Hungarian cuisine. An important component of paprikash, as you might guess, is paprika — a sweet red pepper that gives the dish a reddish color and a pleasant aroma. Paprikash has a very tasty sauce. Thanks to tomatoes and bell peppers, it has a sweet and sour taste, softened by sour cream. Stewed in sauce, white turkey meat is tender and flavorful. Traditionally, paprikash is served with dumplings or pasta. But this juicy and satisfying dish can be complemented with any side dish.
cook time: 1h 15 min
Elijah Stroud
Turkey Paprikash with Sweet and Spicy Paprika Sauce

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

93
Calories
5g
Fat
5g
Carbs
8g
Protein

Ingredients (5 portions)

Basic:

Tomatoes (large) 1 pc
Salt to taste
Wheat flour (incomplete) 1 tbsp
Water (or chicken broth) 120 ml
Sour cream 60 g
Tomato paste 0.5 tbsp
Bulb onions (medium or 1 large onion) 2 pc
Vegetable oil 2 tbsp
Paprika 1 tbsp
bell pepper (large) 1 pc
Turkey fillet (breast) 400 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
To prepare turkey paprikash you will need: turkey breast fillet, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, tomato paste, water or chicken broth, paprika, salt, vegetable oil, sour cream, flour.

Step 2

Step 2
Wash the meat, be sure to dry it with a paper towel, otherwise excess moisture will not allow it to fry — it will stew. If possible, remove films and cut into medium pieces.

Step 3

Step 3
Add ground paprika to the fillet, add a little salt, and mix.

Step 4

Step 4
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan. Quickly fry the turkey over medium-high heat until golden brown. The pieces should remain damp inside. Transfer the roasted turkey to a separate plate.

Step 5

Step 5
Peel the onion, wash it, cut it into small cubes.

Step 6

Step 6
In the same frying pan, fry the chopped onion until golden brown, 4-5 minutes.

Step 7

Step 7
Wash the bell pepper, remove the seeds, and cut into medium cubes.

Step 8

Step 8
Add the pepper to the fried onion and simmer for another 3-4 minutes, stirring.

Step 9

Step 9
Pour boiling water over the tomato and remove the skin.

Step 10

Step 10
Grate the tomato.

Step 11

Step 11
Add the tomato pulp and tomato paste to the frying pan with the vegetables and mix.

Step 12

Step 12
Simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Step 13

Step 13
Add the fried fillet and mix.

Step 14

Step 14
Fill everything with water or broth so that the contents of the pan are completely covered with liquid. Letʼs boil. Simmer over low heat under the lid for 15-20 minutes. Salt, you can add red hot pepper if desired.

Step 15

Step 15
Separately mix sour cream with flour until lumps disappear.

Step 16

Step 16
Add sour cream to the pan and stir.

Step 17

Step 17
Simmer until the sauce thickens for 5 minutes. Turn off the fire. Let stand covered for 10-15 minutes.

Step 18

Step 18
Serve turkey paprikash hot with any side dish. Bon appetit!

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