Hungarian Stuffed Peppers (Töltött Paprika)
This classic Hungarian dish combines sweet peppers stuffed with a savory mixture of ground meat and rice, simmered in a rich, flavorful tomato-paprika sauce. Perfect for a hearty family meal!
Ingredients
For the Stuffed Peppers:
- 6 large sweet peppers (bell peppers or Hungarian wax peppers)
- 500 g (1 lb) ground pork (or a mix of pork and beef)
- 100 g (1/2 cup) uncooked rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or lard
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
- 800 g (28 oz) canned crushed tomatoes (or passata)
- 500 ml (2 cups) water or beef broth
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bay leaf