Hungarian Stuffed Peppers Recipe🇭🇺.

Here’s a traditional Hungarian Stuffed Peppers Recipe (Töltött Paprika) – a beloved classic in Hungarian cuisine. This dish is hearty, full of flavor, and features a savory paprika-tomato sauce that makes it unforgettable.


🇭🇺 Hungarian Stuffed Peppers (Töltött Paprika)

📝 Ingredients:

For the Peppers & Filling:

  • 6–8 yellow Hungarian wax peppers (or sweet bell peppers)
  • 1 lb (450 g) ground pork (or beef, or a mix)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup cooked rice (or parboiled rice, slightly undercooked)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

For the Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or lard
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
  • 4 cups (1 L) chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 ½ cups tomato purĂ©e (or passata)
  • 1–2 tsp sugar (to balance acidity)
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

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