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Classic Lecho (Pepper and Tomato Stew) – Step-by-Step Recipe & Practical Tips

Lecho is a rich pepper and tomato stew popular in Eastern Europe, perfect as a side dish, topping, or base for quick meals.

Best in season: Summer • Autumn
Time
1 h
Yield
4 jars
Difficulty
Easy
Updated
March 28, 2026
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Recipe at a glance

A classic homemade lecho made with sweet peppers and ripe tomatoes.

Ingredients

What you will need

Below is the ingredient list for this recipe with the base proportions. It is convenient to prepare everything you need in advance so the cooking process goes more smoothly and without rushing.

Before you start

There are 7 items in the list. It is convenient to check that everything is ready first and only then move on to the cooking steps.

  • sweet bell peppers
    1.5 kg
  • tomatoes
    2 kg
  • onion
    300 g
  • oil
    100 ml
  • salt
    1.5 tbsp
  • sugar
    2 tbsp
  • vinegar (9%)
    50 ml
Step by step

How to make it

The recipe is broken down into clear steps so it is easy to follow right in the kitchen. Move through them in order to keep the process under control and avoid missing important details.

Preparation path

This recipe has 5 steps. It is easiest to follow them in order without jumping between stages.

Recipe time: 60 min
1

Prepare the Vegetables

Blend tomatoes into a puree, slice peppers into strips, and cut onion into half rings.

2

Cook the Base

Bring tomato puree to a boil, then add onion, salt, sugar, and oil.

3

Add the Peppers

Add peppers and cook until tender but not overcooked.

4

Add Vinegar

Stir in vinegar at the end of cooking.

5

Jar the Lecho

Transfer hot lecho into sterilized jars and seal tightly.

What to watch for

Common problems for this recipe

These pages help with situations that often come up during preparation, drying, or storage. Each one opens a separate page with an explanation.

Pepper in lecho became too soft
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Marinade calculator

Quickly recalculate water, salt, sugar, and vinegar for a different jar count.

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Vinegar converter

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Problems and solutions

Cloudy brine, soft vegetables, lids, mold, and other frequent situations.

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Important for safety

Home preserving always depends on cleanliness, correct proportions, sterilization, and storage conditions. If the result seems doubtful, it is safer not to take risks and to open the related troubleshooting pages and explanations.