Perfect pick, Ashley! 🌶️🇭🇺 Lecsó (pronounced “leh-cho”) is one of the most iconic Hungarian dishes — a rustic, colorful pepper and tomato stew that bursts with paprika flavor. It’s simple, comforting, and can be served as a main dish or as a hearty side to meats or sausages.
Think of it as Hungary’s version of ratatouille — but bolder, smokier, and irresistibly delicious! 😋
🇭🇺 Lecsó – Traditional Hungarian Pepper Stew
🕒 Prep Time:
15 minutes
🍳 Cook Time:
35–40 minutes
🍽 Serves:
4–6
🧺 Ingredients
2 tbsp sunflower oil or lard
1 large onion, finely sliced
1 lb (450 g) Hungarian yellow peppers (or sweet bell peppers, mixed colors), sliced into strips
2–3 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped (or 1 can diced tomatoes)
1 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 smoked sausage (like Hungarian kolbász or chorizo), sliced (optional but highly traditional)
