🇭🇺 Hungarian Stuffed Peppers in Tomato Sauce (Töltött Paprika)

Töltött paprika is a traditional Hungarian comfort dish made with bell peppers filled with seasoned meat and rice, then slowly cooked in a rich, slightly sweet tomato sauce. It is a beloved family meal often served in big pots, especially in summer when peppers are fresh and sweet.

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🫑 Ingredients

For the stuffed peppers

• 6–8 medium bell peppers (yellow or green work best)
• 500 g ground pork (or pork + beef mix)
• 100 g rice (uncooked)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 1 tsp dried marjoram (optional but traditional)

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For the tomato sauce

• 1 liter tomato passata (or crushed tomatoes)
• 1–2 tbsp oil or lard
• 1 tbsp flour (for thickening, optional)
• 1 tsp sugar (balances acidity, very traditional 🇭🇺)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 500 ml water or broth (adjust consistency)