Hungarian Stuffed Peppers in Tomato Sauce (Töltött Paprika)
Töltött Paprika is a classic Hungarian comfort food featuring sweet peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground meat and rice, then gently simmered in a rich tomato sauce.
The combination of tender peppers, flavorful meat filling, and slightly sweet tomato sauce makes this a hearty family meal. It is traditionally served warm with boiled potatoes and plenty of tomato sauce spooned over the top.
Ingredients
For the Stuffed Peppers
6–8 Hungarian wax peppers or mild banana peppers
1½ pounds ground pork
¾ cup uncooked white rice
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large egg
1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Tomato Sauce
4 cups tomato passata or crushed tomatoes
1½ cups water or beef broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, optional, for thickening
