Hungarian Stuffed Peppers Recipe🇭🇺

Perfect, Ashley! Here’s a classic Hungarian Stuffed Peppers recipe — hearty, comforting, and full of flavor. 🇭🇺🌶️🍚


🇭🇺 Hungarian Stuffed Peppers (Töltött Paprika)

A traditional Hungarian dish featuring bell peppers stuffed with a savory mix of ground meat and rice, simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce. Comfort food at its finest!


🧡 Ingredients (4–6 servings)

For the peppers

  • 6 large bell peppers (any color), tops cut off and seeds removed
  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or mix beef + pork)
  • 1/2 cup uncooked rice
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp paprika (Hungarian sweet paprika preferred)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 egg

For the sauce

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cups (500 ml) tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup water or broth
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1 tsp sugar (to balance acidity)

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