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HUNGARIAN STUFFED PEPPERS authentic traditional quick and easy / TÖLTÖTT PAPRIKA

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Hungarian Stuffed Peppers

Cultural Context

Hungarian stuffed peppers, or Töltött Paprika, are a beloved dish in Hungary, often prepared for family gatherings and special occasions. The dish showcases the country's rich agricultural heritage, using seasonal vegetables and hearty fillings. Variations abound, with some regions incorporating different spices or adding cheese. Today, this comforting meal is enjoyed not only in Hungary but also in many parts of Central and Eastern Europe, reflecting the shared culinary traditions of the region.

HungarianHUmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 kilogram ground beef
1 kilogram ground pork
2.5 teaspoons ground pepper
0.5 teaspoon sea salt
3 cloves chopped garlic
4 tablespoons liquid egg
1 large onion
1 cup rice
2 cups water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons ketchup
0.5 cup olive oil
6 bell peppers (cut in half)
vegetable spice mixture (optional)

ground meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Greek yogurt provides a similar tang with fewer calories.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage leaves

Zucchini can be a lower-calorie option, while cabbage leaves are often cheaper.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa adds protein, while bulgur is generally less expensive.

1

Mix together 1 kilogram of ground beef and 1 kilogram of ground pork in a bowl.

2

Add 2.5 teaspoons of ground pepper and 0.5 teaspoon of sea salt to the meat mixture.

3

Incorporate 3 cloves of chopped garlic into the meat mixture.

4

Stir in 4 tablespoons of liquid egg and 1 large chopped onion into the meat mixture.

5

Add 1 cup of rice to the meat mixture and mix thoroughly.

6

Fill each of the 6 halved bell peppers with the meat mixture, packing it in tightly.

7

In a separate pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.

8

Add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and 3 tablespoons of ketchup to the boiling water.

9

Stir in 0.5 cup of olive oil and any preferred vegetable spice mixture.

10

Pour the juice mixture over the stuffed peppers in a roasting pan.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstuffingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlroasting panpot

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Töltött Paprika

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