Lecsó Kolbásszal és Tojással (Hungarian Sweet Yellow Pepper, Tomato & Paprika Skillet) – Authentic Hungary Recipe
The cornerstone of Hungarian summer cooking: sweet peppers and tomatoes stewed in rich paprika oil.
- Country of Origin
- 🇭🇺 Hungary (Eastern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Sweet Hungarian wax/bell peppers, Ripe juicy tomatoes, Smoky sausage (or mushrooms) and soft eggs, Noble sweet and smoked paprika, Caramelized onions
Ingredients for Lecsó Kolbásszal és Tojással (Hungarian Sweet Yellow Pepper, Tomato & Paprika Skillet) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) sweet Hungarian wax/bell peppers, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups ripe juicy tomatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup smoky sausage (or mushrooms) and soft eggs
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with noble sweet and smoked paprika
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Hungary seasoning (caramelized onions, garlic)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and noble sweet and smoked paprika for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add sweet Hungarian wax/bell peppers and ripe juicy tomatoes along with caramelized onions, garlic, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with smoky sausage (or mushrooms) and soft eggs and serve straight from the skillet.