Hungarian Stuffed Peppers (Töltött Paprika)

A Hungarian Sunday staple. Sweet peppers stuffed with meat and rice, simmered in a rich tomato sauce. It's comfort food that balances savory filling with sweet sauce.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 550 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Baking Dish: Oven baking concentrates flavors.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Parboil rice. Core peppers.

Tip: Raw rice won't cook through.
2

Sauté onion/garlic. Mix with raw meat, rice, cheese, spices.

Tip: Raw meat binds the filling.
3

Stuff peppers loosely.

Tip: Allow room for expansion.
4

Place in dish, pour sauce over, cover.

Tip: Steam cooks the peppers.
5

Bake 350°F for 40 mins covered, 15 mins uncovered.

Tip: Uncovering browns top.

Recipe FAQ

Why do peppers split?
Rice expands. Don't overstuff!

Ingredients

  • 4 pc Bell Peppers (or Sweet Wax Peppers)
  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1/2 cup Rice (parboiled)
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 oz Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 cups Tomato Sauce (Passata)
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1 bunch Fresh Parsley