Hungarian Stuffed Peppers, known as Töltött Paprika, are a beloved Hungarian comfort food made with sweet peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground pork, rice, onions, and paprika. The peppers are gently simmered in a rich tomato sauce until tender, allowing all the flavors to blend beautifully.

This traditional Hungarian dish is hearty, comforting, and perfect for a family dinner. The combination of tender peppers, flavorful meat and rice filling, and sweet-tangy tomato sauce makes it a classic that deserves a place in any collection of Hungarian recipes.

What Is Töltött Paprika?

Töltött paprika literally means “stuffed peppers” in Hungarian.

The traditional dish typically uses mild Hungarian peppers filled with a mixture of ground meat and rice. The stuffed peppers are then cooked slowly in a tomato-based sauce until the peppers become tender and the filling is fully cooked.

Unlike some baked stuffed-pepper recipes, Hungarian Töltött Paprika is commonly simmered gently in tomato sauce, creating a flavorful broth that is often served generously over the peppers.