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