Hungarian Lecsó
A Hungarian stew of sweet peppers, tomatoes, and onion, seasoned with paprika.
This lecsó brings peppers, tomatoes, and onion together in a simple stew. It makes about 4 servings; allow roughly 15 minutes for preparation and 45 minutes for cooking.
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Method
- 01
Heat the oil in a pot over low heat. Add the onions and a pinch of salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and translucent without browning them too much.
Ready to continue when: The onions are tender and translucent, but not browned.
10 min - 02
Take the pot off the heat and stir in the sweet paprika. Add the sweet peppers, return the pot to low heat, and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Ready to continue when: The peppers are beginning to soften and are well combined with the onion and paprika.
15 min - 03
Add the tomatoes and cook the mixture uncovered over low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and some of the liquid has reduced.
Ready to continue when: The peppers and tomatoes are tender, and the stew still has some juices without being watery.
20 min
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