Lecsó Recipe

Here’s a classic Hungarian Lecsó recipe—a simple, flavorful pepper and tomato stew that’s sweet, savory, and perfect as a main or side 🍅🌶️

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Hungarian Lecsó (Serves 4)

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp oil (sunflower or vegetable)

• 1 large onion, sliced

• 3–4 bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), sliced into strips

• 4–5 ripe tomatoes, chopped (or 1 can diced tomatoes)

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1–2 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• Optional: smoked sausage or bacon, sliced

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Instructions

1. Heat oil:
   In a large skillet or pot over medium heat, sauté onions until soft.

2. Add peppers:
   Stir in sliced bell peppers and cook 5–7 minutes, until slightly tender.

3. Season:
   Remove pan from heat briefly and stir in paprika (to prevent burning).

4. Add tomatoes & garlic:
   Return to heat, stir in tomatoes and garlic. Simmer 15–20 minutes, until peppers are soft and flavors meld.

5. Optional meat:
   If using sausage or bacon, sauté separately and add toward the end.

6. Adjust seasoning:
   Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with bread, rice, or eggs.

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Tips

• Paprika matters: Use sweet Hungarian paprika, not smoked, for traditional flavor.

• Richer version: Add a splash of cream or a fried egg on top.

• Vegetarian: Lecsó is naturally vegetarian if you skip meat.

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If you want, I can also share a slow cooker Lecsó version or a Hungarian Lecsó with eggs (“tojásos lecsó”) for a complete meal.

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