Hungarian Töltött Paprika (Stuffed Peppers)

Hungarian Töltött Paprika is a comforting traditional dish made with sweet Hungarian peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground meat and rice, then gently simmered in a rich tomato sauce. It’s simple, hearty, and especially satisfying served with potatoes or crusty bread.

🌶️ Ingredients

For the Stuffed Peppers

• 6–8 Hungarian wax or sweet peppers
• 1 lb (450 g) ground pork or a mixture of pork and beef
• ½ cup uncooked white rice
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the Tomato Sauce

• 28 oz (800 g) tomato passata or crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups water or broth
• 1 tablespoon sugar, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, for serving