🍲 Lecsó – Hungarian Pepper Stew 🇭🇺

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👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Sauté the Onions:

• In a large pan, heat the lard/oil over medium heat.
• Add sliced onions and cook until translucent and soft (5–7 minutes).

2. Add Paprika & Peppers:

• Remove the pan from heat briefly, stir in paprika (to avoid burning), then add the sliced peppers.
• Return to heat, stir, and cook for 5 minutes.

3. Add Tomatoes:

• Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until everything softens and combines into a thick stew (about 10–15 minutes).
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Optional Additions:

• Add sausage slices to cook with the stew.
• For egg version (tojásos lecsó), stir in beaten eggs at the end and cook just until set.
• For a spicy version, add chili flakes or hot paprika.

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🍽️ How to Serve:

• On its own with fresh bread
• Over rice or egg noodles
• With scrambled eggs
• Alongside grilled meats or fried potatoes

Would you like a variation for canning or winter storage (Lecsó befőtt)?