Hungarian Stuffed Peppers (Töltött Paprika)
A beloved classic in Hungarian cuisine, Töltött Paprika features sweet bell peppers stuffed with a flavorful mix of meat and rice, simmered in a savory tomato sauce. Here’s how to make this comforting dish:
Ingredients:
For the Peppers:
- 6 medium bell peppers (traditionally green or yellow)
- 500 g (1 lb) ground pork or a mix of pork and beef
- 1/2 cup uncooked rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder (Hungarian paprika, if possible)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Tomato Sauce:
- 1 liter (4 cups) tomato purée or canned tomato sauce
- 2-3 cups water or beef stock
- 1 tablespoon sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon flour (for thickening, optional)