Hungarian stuffed peppers are a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for any occasion. These peppers are filled with a savory mixture of ground meat and rice and cooked in a rich tomato sauce for a satisfying and flavorful dish.
In Hungary, stuffed peppers are a traditional dish that has been enjoyed for generations. The peppers are typically filled with a mixture of ground pork and rice, seasoned with spices such as paprika and black pepper. The stuffed peppers are then cooked in a tomato sauce until tender and flavorful.
One of the things I love about this dish is how versatile it is. You can easily customize the filling to suit your taste by using different types of ground meat or adding other vegetables to the mix. You can also adjust the level of spiciness by using more or less paprika.
In this blog post, I’ll be sharing my recipe for Hungarian stuffed peppers. This recipe is easy to follow and produces delicious results every time. I’ll also be sharing some tips and tricks for making the perfect stuffed peppers, so be sure to read on!
To make these stuffed peppers, you’ll need some basic ingredients such as ground pork, rice, onions, garlic, and tomato paste. You’ll also need some spices such as paprika, salt, and black pepper. The recipe starts by making the tomato sauce – simply heat some lard in a saucepan and add flour to make a roux. Pour in some hot bone broth and stir in the tomato paste and salt. Add a celery leaf and chopped onion to the sauce and let it cook for about half an hour.
While the sauce is cooking, you can prepare the filling for the peppers. Cook the rice halfway according to package instructions and let it cool. Fry some chopped onion in lard until softened. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork with the cooked onion, cooled rice, eggs, minced garlic, salt and pepper.
Prepare the peppers for stuffing by washing them and removing their seeds. Fill them with the ground pork mixture – make sure to fill them without any gaps so that they don’t collapse while cooking. Be careful not to overfill them as they may burst.
Once your tomato sauce is ready and your peppers are stuffed, place the peppers in the hot tomato sauce and cook until done. Serve hot and enjoy!
I hope you enjoy this recipe for Hungarian stuffed peppers as much as I do. It’s a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion. Give it a try and let me know what you think!
Ingredients
- For the tomato sauce:
- 10.6 oz of tomato paste
- 3.5 oz of lard
- 4.2 oz of all-purpose flour
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 celery leaf
- 3.4 cups of bone broth (you may need an additional 2.1 cups)
- For the stuffed peppers:
- 35.3 oz of ground pork
- 20 medium peppers
- 1.8 oz of lard
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons of salt
- 0.2 oz of black pepper
- 3 eggs
- 8.8 oz of rice.
Instructions
- Start by making the tomato sauce: Heat the lard in a saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, add the flour and cook until it turns a bread crumb color.
- Pour in the hot bone broth and stir in the tomato paste and salt.
- Add the celery leaf and chopped onion to the sauce and let it cook for about half an hour.
- While the sauce is cooking, prepare the stuffed peppers: Cook the rice halfway according to package instructions and let it cool.
- In another saucepan, fry the chopped onion in lard until softened.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork with the cooked onion, cooled rice, eggs, minced garlic, salt and pepper.
- Prepare the peppers for stuffing by washing them and removing their seeds.
- Fill them with the ground pork mixture - make sure to fill them without any gaps so that they don’t collapse while cooking. Be careful not to overfill them as they may burst.
- Once your tomato sauce is ready and your peppers are stuffed, place the peppers in the hot tomato sauce and cook until done.
Notes
- You can substitute some of the ingredients in this recipe to suit your taste or dietary needs. For example, you could use a different type of ground meat instead of pork, such as beef or turkey.
- You could also use a different type of fat instead of lard, such as butter or oil. Olive oil is a healthier alternative to lard and will add a slightly different flavor to the dish. Simply replace the lard with an equal amount of olive oil when frying the onion for the stuffed peppers and when making the tomato sauce.
- You can use ground beef instead of ground pork in this recipe. Ground beef will work well as a substitute and will add a slightly different flavor to the dish. Simply replace the ground pork with an equal amount of ground beef when making the filling for the stuffed peppers.
- Quinoa is a nutritious and tasty alternative to rice and will add a slightly nutty flavor to the dish. Simply cook the quinoa according to package instructions until it is halfway done, then let it cool and use it in place of the rice when making the filling for the stuffed peppers.
- You can add other vegetables to the filling for the stuffed peppers. Some good options might include diced carrots, peas, corn, or finely chopped spinach. Simply mix the cooked or raw vegetables in with the ground meat mixture when making the filling for the stuffed peppers.
- If you have any specific substitutions in mind, let me know and I can help you figure out if they would work in this recipe.
