Lecsó (Sweet Pepper Stew)

A quick, simple, and very flavorful lecsó made with sweet peppers. The tomato-based sauce is so delicious that it can also be used as a base for other dishes 

Ingredients

• 8 bell peppers

Sauce:

• 1.5 liters tomato juice

• 1/3 cup sugar (80 g)

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil (120 ml)

• 1/4 cup vinegar (60 ml)

• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Slice the peppers into strips

2. Combine all sauce ingredients and bring to a boil

3. Add the peppers to the sauce and simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes

4. Transfer lecsó into jars and store in the refrigerator