Hungarian Lecso

Cinco de Mayo - Soup, Stew and Chili

This is a traditional Hungarian vegetable and meat dish that has been 'Americanized' into a thick stew. My grandmother used to make this for me. This is the easiest recipe to make, even if you're not a good cook! It has quick preparation time and it is liked by everyone who tries it!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Hungarian Lecso

Ingredients

6 large unpeeled new potatoes

cubed

1 tablespoon butter

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 large onion

chopped

1 green bell pepper

chopped

1 pound smoked sausage

sliced

1 (8 ounce) can stewed tomatoes

1 (12 ounce) jar tomato

onion and garlic spaghetti sauce

1 tablespoon paprika

1 cup water

Pesto Chicken Penne Casserole

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot over medium heat cook potatoes in butter with garlic stirring frequently not allowing garlic to burn. Stir in onion bell pepper sausage tomatoes spaghetti sauce paprika and water. Cover reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are just tender 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Hungarian Lecso

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 401.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 16.9g 34%

Carbohydrates: 36.5g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 5.1g 20%

Sugars: 8.6g

Fat: 21.2g 33%

Saturated Fat: 7.9g 40%

Cholesterol: 42.4mg 14%

Vitamin A Iu: 859.4IU 17%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.4mg 57%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 45%

Vitamin C: 43.8mg 73%

Folate: 32.5mcg 8%

Calcium: 65mg 7%

Iron: 2.7mg 15%

Magnesium: 51.3mg 18%

Potassium: 1051.7mg 30%

Sodium: 1088.8mg 44%

Thiamin: 0.6mg 56%

Calories From Fat: 191.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.