Hungarian Stuffed Peppers (Töltött Paprika) Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 Hungarian wax peppers (or bell peppers)
• 500 g ground pork or beef
• 100 g uncooked rice
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the sauce:

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
• 500 ml tomato sauce
• 500 ml beef or vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp sugar

Instructions

1. Mix the ground meat, rice, onion, garlic, egg, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Remove the tops and seeds from the peppers and fill them with the meat mixture.
3. Heat the oil in a large pot, stir in the flour and paprika, then add the tomato sauce and broth. Mix until smooth.
4. Add the stuffed peppers to the sauce and bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Cover and cook for 50–60 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the rice is fully cooked.
6. Stir in the sugar and adjust the seasoning.
7. Serve hot with mashed potatoes or fresh bread.