Hungarian Lecso🇭🇺..

Here is a traditional Hungarian Lecsó (Lecsó) recipe — a simple, hearty, and beloved stew made with peppers, tomatoes, and onions. It’s a classic comfort food in Hungary, often eaten alone or served with eggs, sausage, or rice.

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🇭🇺 Hungarian Lecsó (Pepper Stew)

A rustic, vegetable-based dish bursting with flavor.

🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes

⏲ Cook Time: 30 minutes

🍽 Servings: 4

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🛒 Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp lard or sunflower oil (traditional, but olive oil works too)
• 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 1½ lbs (700g) Hungarian wax peppers or banana peppers, sliced into rings
  (or use a mix of yellow bell peppers + Anaheim or Cubanelle for similar taste)
• 3 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped (or use 1 can diced tomatoes)
• 1 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Optional:
  – 1 or 2 smoked sausages (kolbász), sliced
  – 2–4 eggs, beaten
  – Cooked rice or fresh bread for serving