🍽️ Hungarian Meatballs (Fasírt)

Yess, Ashley! Let’s dive into a true Hungarian comfort food classic — Hungarian Meatballs (Fasírt). 🇭🇺 These are not your regular meatballs: they’re extra flavorful, slightly crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and filled with Hungarian spices and soaked bread for that authentic texture. Perfect with potatoes, salad, or tucked inside a crusty roll!


🍽️ Hungarian Meatballs (Fasírt)

Golden, savory meatballs made the traditional Hungarian way — hearty, rustic, and full of old-world flavor.


📋 Ingredients (Makes about 20–24 small meatballs)

  • 1 lb (450 g) ground pork (or beef-pork mix)
  • 2–3 slices stale bread (or ½ cup breadcrumbs)
  • ½ cup milk (for soaking bread)
  • 1 small onion, finely grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon marjoram (optional but traditional)
  • 1–2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
  • Flour (for coating)
  • Oil (for frying — sunflower oil is traditional)

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