Stupid-Easy Recipe for Hungarian Lecsó (#1 Top-Rated)

Hungarian Lecsó (LEH-choh) is a vegetable stew that combines three of Hungary’s favorite ingredients — peppers, tomatoes and paprika.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy-to-make recipe for Hungarian Lecsó.

1. Info for Hungarian Lecsó

• Cook Time: 1 hr
• Total Time: 1 hr
• Servings: 4
• Calories: 119.17 kcal

2. Ingredients for Hungarian Lecsó

• 2 tablespoons bacon grease or oil
• 1 medium onion, sliced thinly
• 1 pound green bell peppers or banana peppers. cut into 1/4-inch strips
• 3 large very ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1.5 teaspoons sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons salt (less if using sausage)
• 1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika

3. Directions:

1. In a large skillet, saute the onion in bacon fat or oil over low heat for 5 minutes.
2. Add pepper and cook another 15 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes, sugar, salt and paprika and cook for another 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until mixture resembles chunky tomato sauce.