Göcsej bean stew

by | May 9, 2025 | Vegetable dishes

Göcsej is a quiet, green region in western Hungary, known for its old villages, wooden houses and peaceful countryside. One of the favorite meals from this area is bean stew. People here have always cooked with what they grow or make at home – things like beans, fresh vegetables, and smoked sausage.

This bean stew is one of their traditional meals. It’s simple, filling and full of flavor. The beans cook slowly with onions, garlic, tomatoes and peppers, and it gets a nice kick from paprika and sausage. It’s the kind of food that warms you up and makes you feel at home. Just add a slice of bread, and you’ve got a classic Hungarian meal on your plate.

Göcsej bean stew
Göcsej bean stew – photo: zserbo.com

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