Leczo (Polish Pepper and Smoked Kielbasa Stew)
Sweet peppers, courgette and tomato slowly stewed with paprika and smoked kielbasa. Spoon it over rice or mop it up with bread.
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.73 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large, deep pan over a medium heat. Fry the onion for 5 minutes until soft.
5 min - 2
Add the kielbasa and fry for 4 minutes until it takes on some colour and the pan smells smoky.
4 min - 3
Add the peppers and courgette and cook for 8 minutes, stirring now and then.
8 min - 4
Stir in the garlic, paprika and marjoram and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the tomatoes and water, then add the salt and pepper.
1 min - 5
Cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes, until the peppers are completely soft and the sauce is thick. Take the lid off for the last 5 minutes if it looks watery.
20 min - 6
Taste, adjust the seasoning and scatter with parsley before serving.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
