🇭🇺 Lecsó – Hungarian Pepper-Tomato Stew

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🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Sauté Onions:
   Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until translucent.
2. Add Peppers:
   Stir in sliced peppers and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
3. Add Tomatoes & Paprika:
   Stir in chopped tomatoes and sprinkle in the paprika. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Simmer:
   Cover and cook for about 15–20 minutes until vegetables are tender and stewy. Stir occasionally. If you want it more saucy, add a splash of water.
5. Optional Add-ins:
   • Add sliced smoked sausage and cook through.
   • Crack in a couple eggs during the last few minutes and stir for a scrambled texture.
   • Serve over rice, with crusty bread, or even with nokedli (Hungarian dumplings).

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💡 Tips:

• Use Hungarian wax peppers for the most authentic taste. Bell peppers work too, but they’re sweeter and less punchy.
• Fresh garden tomatoes make all the difference.
• You can make it vegetarian, or load it up with sausage or bacon for a heartier version.

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