Polish Leczo - Tomato and Peppers Stew
With tomato season upon us, you need this Tomato and Peppers Stew Recipe handy. Add your own twist to the classic by incorporating spicy peppers, poblano, and chipotle. Feed a hungry crowd or enjoy it as a satisfying breakfast.
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Equipment
- wood pellet smoker
- large pot or Dutch oven
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- tongs or stirring spoon
- measuring cups and spoons
- aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 1-2 Bell peppers
- 6-8 Red tomatoes
- 1 Yellow Onion
- 1 Poblano pepper
- 3 Zucchini
- 2 cups Kielbasa
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1 cup Tomato sauce
- 1-2 tbsp Adobo sauce
- 1½ tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp Olive oil or butter
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Salt pepper
- 2 tsp Marjoram
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to around 225°F (107°C). I recommend using hickory or applewood wood pellets to enhance the flavor of this stew.
- Roast the 1 Poblano pepper over an open fire. When done place in a paper bag and steam for a few minutes. Remove from the bag, peel off the skin, and chop the pepper.
- Wash and chop the 1-2 Bell peppers, 6-8 Red tomatoes, 1 Yellow Onion and 3 Zucchini. Cut 2 cups Kielbasa into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat 1 tbsp Olive oil or butter in a large pot or Dutch oven on the smoker.
- Add the chopped onion and poblano pepper and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chopped bell peppers and sauté for another 5 minutes.
- Push the vegetables to the side (or remove them from the pot) of the pot and add the chopped kielbasa. Sauté until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, 2 tbsp Tomato paste, 1 cup Tomato sauce, 1-2 tbsp Adobo sauce, 1½ tsp Smoked paprika, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp Salt and 2 tsp Marjoram to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- Cover the pot with a lid or aluminum foil and let the stew simmer on the smoker for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Add the chopped zucchini and cook 10 more minutes or until it is tender to your liking.
- Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or smoked paprika to taste
- Once the stew is cooked to your liking, remove it from the smoker and let it rest for a few minutes.
Notes
Make it the day before you want to enjoy it. This stew taste better the next day after all the flavors meld in
Use variety of peppers. Start with bell peppers and kick up a notch the flavor with poblanos and chipotle peppers.
Brown the kielbasa for extra flavor - Browning the kielbasa before adding it to the stew adds an extra layer of flavor and helps to develop a richer, deeper taste.
Add the zucchini towards the end of cooking - Zucchini cooks quickly and can become mushy if overcooked. Add it towards the end of cooking to ensure it retains its texture
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 359kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 15gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 1.882mgPotassium: 1.053mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2.431IUVitamin C: 82mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 3mg
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