Hungarian Lecsó (Pepper and Tomato Stew)

Hungarian Lecsó is a rustic and flavorful vegetable stew made with sweet peppers, ripe tomatoes, onions, and Hungarian paprika. Simple, colorful, and comforting, it is a beloved Hungarian dish that can be enjoyed on its own or served alongside sausage, eggs, rice, or fresh bread. 🇭🇺🌶️🍅

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil or lard
• 2 large onions, sliced
• 6–8 Hungarian wax peppers or mild green peppers, sliced
• 4–5 ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1½ tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
• ½ tsp hot paprika, optional
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp sugar, optional
• 1 Hungarian smoked sausage, sliced, optional