Make pancakes: Mix flour, eggs, milk, sparkling water, salt, and oil into a smooth batter. Cook thin pancakes in a lightly greased pan. Set aside.
Prepare filling: Sauté onion in oil until soft. Add paprika (remove from heat first to avoid burning).
Add chopped meat, tomato paste, broth, salt, and pepper. Cook until thick and flavorful.
Fill pancakes: Place meat filling in each pancake and roll them up.
Make sauce: Mix sour cream, flour, paprika, and broth in a pan. Heat gently until smooth and slightly thick.
Bake or serve: Place filled pancakes in a baking dish, pour sauce over them, and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10–15 minutes (optional step), or serve directly.
✨ Tips:
Use leftover roasted chicken for best flavor
Sauce should be creamy, not too thick
Great with extra sour cream on top
🥞 Savory, creamy, and rich—Hortobágyi palacsinta is a unique Hungarian dish combining pancakes and paprika meat sauce in the most comforting way!
