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.
🇭🇺 Hungarian Lecsó (Pepper Stew)
A rustic, vegetable-based dish bursting with flavor.
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
⏲ Cook Time: 30 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
🛒 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
