Add chopped onions and cook until soft and golden.
2. Add paprika
Remove pot briefly from heat.
Stir in Hungarian paprika to avoid burning.
3. Add peppers and tomatoes
Add sliced peppers and chopped tomatoes.
Season with salt and pepper.
Mix well.
4. Cook slowly
Cover and simmer for 20–30 minutes until vegetables become soft and juicy.
Stir occasionally.
5. Optional variations
🥚 With eggs:
Add beaten eggs at the end and stir until softly cooked.
🌭 With sausage:
Add sliced smoked sausage early for rich flavor.
🍚 With rice:
Cook rice separately or inside the stew for a full meal.
🍽️ How to Serve
Serve Lecsó:
With fresh bread
As a main vegetarian dish
With rice or eggs
With smoked sausage for a hearty version
🔥 Tips for Perfect Lecsó
Use ripe, sweet peppers for best flavor
Don’t overcook—keep slight texture
Real Hungarian paprika adds depth
Let it simmer slowly for natural sweetness
Tastes even better the next day
🇭🇺 A Classic Hungarian Summer Dish
Lecsó is a traditional Hungarian dish often cooked:
In summer when peppers are fresh
At family gatherings
In countryside kitchens
As a quick everyday meal
It represents simple, seasonal Hungarian cooking at its best.
❤️ Final Thoughts
Lecsó is light, juicy, and full of natural flavor. With its sweet peppers, ripe tomatoes, and gentle paprika base, it is one of the most comforting and versatile Hungarian dishes.
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