🇭🇺 Authentic Lecsó – Hungarian Pepper Stew

Absolutely! 🇭🇺 Lecsó (pronounced LEH-choh) is a beloved Hungarian dish that’s simple, rustic, and bursting with paprika flavor. Think of it as Hungary’s answer to ratatouille — but heartier, smokier, and perfect with crusty bread or sausages.


🇭🇺 Authentic Lecsó – Hungarian Pepper Stew

🛒 Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp lard or vegetable oil
  • 2 large onions, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional but nice)
  • 2 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
  • 5–6 Hungarian wax peppers, sliced into rings (or substitute banana peppers/yellow bell peppers)
  • 2–3 ripe tomatoes, chopped (or 1 cup canned diced tomatoes)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1–2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • Optional: Smoked sausage, bacon, or kolbász, sliced

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