🌶️🥬 Hungarian Stuffed Peppers or Cabbage

(Töltött paprika vagy töltött káposzta)

Description:
Tender peppers or cabbage leaves stuffed with a savory mix of ground meat and rice, simmered in a tangy tomato-based sauce. A true Hungarian classic, often served with sour cream and crusty bread.

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🛒 Ingredients: (Serves 4–6)

For the Stuffing:

• 1 lb (450 g) ground pork or beef (or a mix)
• ¾ cup uncooked rice
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
• Salt & pepper to taste

Vegetables:

• 6–8 medium bell peppers (for töltött paprika)
  or
• 1 head of cabbage or 12–14 leaves of soured cabbage (for töltött káposzta)

For the Sauce:

• 2 tbsp oil or lard
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 tbsp sweet paprika
• 3 cups tomato juice or tomato purée + water
• 1 tsp sugar (optional, to cut acidity)
• Salt to taste

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