🧆🇭🇺 Hungarian Meatballs in Paprika Sauce

Here is a comforting, rustic recipe for Hungarian-Style Meatballs (Magyar húsgombóc) — tender, juicy meatballs simmered in a rich paprika gravy.
It has those classic Hungarian flavors: paprika, sour cream, onion, and caraway. 🇭🇺


🧆🇭🇺 Hungarian Meatballs in Paprika Sauce

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

  • 1 lb (450 g) ground pork, beef, or a mix
  • 1 small onion, finely grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp milk or water
  • 1 tsp Hungarian sweet paprika
  • 1/2 tsp caraway seeds (optional, crushed)
  • Salt & pepper to taste

For the Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp butter or oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups beef or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional)
  • Salt & pepper to taste

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