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🇭🇺 Lecso — Hungarian Pepper-Tomato Stew
A simple, hearty stew made with sweet peppers, tomatoes, onions, and paprika. This traditional Hungarian dish is flavorful, comforting, and perfect served with bread, rice, or sausage!
⭐ Why You’ll Love It
Simple, rustic ingredients
Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian
Quick to prepare
Authentic Hungarian comfort food
Perfect as a main or side dish
📝 Ingredients
3 tablespoons oil or lard
2 large onions, sliced
3–4 bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
4 large tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: 1 teaspoon sugar (balances acidity)
Add-ins (optional but common)
1–2 sausages, sliced (Hungarian kolbász or smoked sausage)
