Hungarian Mushroom Paprikash (Printable Format)

Tender mushrooms simmered in creamy paprika sauce with Hungarian flavors.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ For the Sauce

01 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 10 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ For Thickening

07 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

→ For the Broth

08 - 1 cup vegetable broth

→ For Creaminess

09 - 3/4 cup sour cream

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Melt unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
02 - Add diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until golden and softened.
03 - Stir in sliced mushrooms and cook for approximately 8 minutes until they release moisture and become tender.
04 - Incorporate minced garlic, sweet paprika, and smoked paprika; stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Sprinkle all-purpose flour evenly over the mixture and stir until the flour is absorbed.
06 - Gradually pour in vegetable broth while stirring. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
07 - Reduce heat to low, add sour cream, and stir gently until fully combined, ensuring the mixture does not boil.
08 - Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately over cooked noodles or with crusty bread.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - For a smoother sauce, add sour cream off the heat and stir gradually to avoid curdling.