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Aromatic Hungarian Lecsó with Peppers and Sausages

Name: Aromatic Hungarian Lecsó with Peppers and Sausages
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion — thinly sliced; 3 cloves garlic — minced; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 3 large bell peppers (red, yellow, and green) — julienned; 4 medium tomatoes — chopped; 1 tablespoon sugar; Salt and pepper — to taste; 300g Hungarian sausages — sliced; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; Fresh parsley — chopped; Sour cream — optional

A traditional Hungarian dish featuring vibrant bell peppers, ripe tomatoes, and smoky sausages in a delightful stew.

4.9(339 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·July 28, 2025

Aromatic Hungarian Lecsó with Peppers and Sausages — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Lecsó Base

For the Pepper and Tomato Mixture

For the Sausages

For Garnishing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 460 kcal
Protein: 12.3 g
Carbs: 20.25 g
Fat: 37.84 g
Fiber: 4.3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1838 kcal
Protein: 49.1 g
Carbs: 81 g
Fat: 151.35 g
Fiber: 17.2 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
3 tablespoons olive oil	357	0	0	40.5	0
1 large onion — thinly sliced	46	1.2	11	0.1	1.9
3 cloves garlic — minced	13	0.5	3	0	0.2
2 teaspoons smoked paprika	12	0.6	2.5	0.5	1.5
1 teaspoon sweet paprika	6	0.3	1.5	0.25	0.5
3 large bell peppers (red, yellow, and green) — julienned	93	3.2	22.5	0.7	7.2
4 medium tomatoes — chopped	88	4	19.2	1.2	5.6
1 tablespoon sugar	49	0	12.6	0	0
Salt and pepper — to taste	0	0	0	0	0
300g Hungarian sausages — sliced	930	39	9	81	0
2 tablespoons vegetable oil	240	0	0	27	0
Fresh parsley — chopped	4	0.3	0.7	0.1	0.3
Sour cream — optional	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Vegetables

1
Heat oil
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Sauté onions and garlic
Add onions and garlic, and sauté until the onions are translucent.
3
Add paprika
Stir in the smoked and sweet paprika, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
Tip: Do not let the paprika burn; it will turn bitter.

Preparing the Sausages

1
Heat oil
In a separate skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
2
Cook sausages
Add sliced sausages and cook until browned and crispy on the edges.
3
Set aside
Remove from heat and set aside.

How to Make Aromatic Hungarian Lecsó with Peppers and Sausages

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Simmer the Base
Combine the sautéed onions with peppers and tomatoes in the pot.
2
Season and Simmer
Add sugar, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 30 minutes.
3
Final Assembly
Stir in the cooked sausages and let cook for an additional 10 minutes.