Hungarian Lecsó (Pepper & Tomato Stew) 🇭🇺

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp oil or lard
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 4–5 green peppers, sliced
  • 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped (or 1½ cups canned)
  • 1 tbsp Hungarian paprika
  • Salt & black pepper
  • Optional: sliced sausage or eggs

Instructions

  1. Sauté onion in oil until soft.
  2. Add peppers and cook 5–7 minutes.
  3. Stir in paprika, then add tomatoes.
  4. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Simmer uncovered 20–25 minutes until soft and saucy.
  6. Optional: add sausage or crack eggs on top and cook until set.

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