Töltött Paprika Rizs Nélkül (Stuffed Peppers Without Rice)
A lighter, rice-free take on the classic Hungarian stuffed peppers. These are filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, vegetables, and seasoned with paprika, then baked in a tomato sauce.
🧂 Ingredients
- 6 large Bell peppers(any color, tops removed, seeds and membranes cleaned out)
- 500 g Ground pork
- 250 g Ground beef
- 1 medium Onion(finely chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 2 tbsp Sweet Hungarian paprika
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper(freshly ground)
- 1 large Eggs
- 800 g Canned crushed tomatoes
- 200 ml Vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley(chopped, for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
In a large bowl, combine ground pork, ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, tomato paste, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and the egg. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
- 3
Carefully stuff the prepared bell peppers with the meat mixture. Do not overstuff, as the meat will expand slightly during cooking.
- 4
In a baking dish large enough to hold the peppers upright, pour the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
- 5
Place the stuffed peppers into the tomato sauce mixture in the baking dish. They should stand upright.
- 6
Cover the baking dish tightly with foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
- 7
Remove the foil and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the meat is cooked through.
- 8
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving. The sauce can be spooned over the peppers.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓If the peppers are not standing upright well, you can place them in a muffin tin within the baking dish for support.
- ✓For a richer sauce, you can add a bay leaf or a pinch of dried marjoram to the tomato mixture.
- ✓Ensure the peppers are tender but not mushy; adjust baking time as needed.
🔄 Variations
- Add finely diced carrots or celery to the meat filling for extra vegetables.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of hot paprika or a finely chopped chili pepper to the filling.
- Serve with a side of sour cream or a dollop of plain yogurt.