🍴 Instructions
1. Cook the Onions
- Heat oil in a large pot.
- Add onions and cook until soft and translucent.
2. Add the Peppers
- Add sliced peppers.
- Season with salt.
- Cook until they soften slightly.
3. Add Paprika
- Sprinkle paprika over the vegetables.
- Stir quickly so it doesn’t burn.
4. Add Tomatoes
- Add chopped tomatoes.
- Season with pepper (and sugar if using).
- Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Cook
- Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes, until veggies are soft and saucy.
✨ Optional Add-ins
Sausage Version
- Add sliced sausage with the peppers.
- Let it cook with everything for extra flavor.
Egg Version
- Once stew is done, crack in eggs and stir.
- Cook 2–3 minutes, until set.
🍽️ How to Serve
Serve warm with:
- Fresh bread
- Rice
- Noodles
- Polenta
- Potatoes
Traditional way?
👉 With crusty bread and cold beer!
💡 Tips
- Use sweet Hungarian paprika — essential for flavor
- Don’t rush — slow cooking brings out sweetness
- Add chili pepper for heat
- Use ripe tomatoes for best taste
🧾 Variations
- Add bacon or ham
- Add paprika-based sausage
- Make thicker by reducing longer
- Add a spoon of sour cream when serving
🧊 Storage
- Fridge: 3–4 days
- Freezer: 2 months
- Great reheated — flavors deepen!
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“Have you tried lecso before — with sausage, eggs, or vegetarian?”
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