🍲 Lecsó – Hungarian Pepper Stew 🇭🇺

Yes! 🇭🇺 Lecsó is a beloved Hungarian pepper stew made with sweet bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and paprika. It’s rustic, hearty, and incredibly versatile — served on its own, with eggs, rice, sausage, or even spooned over bread. It’s Hungary’s answer to ratatouille, but simpler and more paprika-forward.


🍲 Lecsó – Hungarian Pepper Stew 🇭🇺

A vibrant, paprika-scented stew of peppers and tomatoes – simple, satisfying, and deeply traditional.

📝 Ingredients:

  • 2 Tbsp pork lard, oil, or butter
  • 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 lb (450g) Hungarian wax peppers or yellow bell peppers, sliced
  • 2 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1–2 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional:
    • 1–2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 smoked sausage (kolbász), sliced
    • 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
    • Hot paprika or chili flakes for heat

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