Lecso with Bacon and Sausages

Directions

1. 1

   Step 1

   

   Wash the peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Rinse the tomatoes. Peel the onion. Prepare a deep skillet.

2. 2

   Step 2

   

   Slice the onion into thin half-rings. Cut the bacon into strips about 5–6 mm wide. Cut the bell pepper into slightly thinner strips.

3. 3

   Step 3

   

   Dice the tomatoes into 6–7 mm cubes. Cut the sausages crosswise into 5–6 pieces.

4. 4

   Step 4

   

   Heat the skillet over medium heat. Fry the bacon, stirring occasionally, for 4–5 minutes. The fat should render and the edges of the strips should lightly brown.

5. 5

   Step 5

   

   Add the onion to the bacon. Continue frying for another 2–3 minutes until translucent and golden at the edges. Sprinkle in the paprika and stir.

6. 6

   Step 6

   

   Add the tomatoes and chopped bell pepper to the skillet. Sprinkle in the salt, mix thoroughly. Reduce the heat to low, cover the lecso with a lid, and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 25–30 minutes.

7. 7

   Step 7

   

   Add the sausage pieces. Stir, cover again with the lid, and simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove the lid, increase the heat to high, and heat for another 5–7 minutes until the vegetable sauce thickens slightly.

8. 8

   Step 8

   

   Serve the lecso with bacon and sausages with slices of fresh bread.