Hungarian Meatballs🇭🇺

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Soak the bread

  • Tear up the bread and soak it in milk until soft.
  • Squeeze out the excess milk and crumble it into a bowl.

2️⃣ Mix the meatball base

  • Add the ground meat, onion, garlic, egg, paprika, salt, pepper, parsley, and the soaked bread.
  • Mix everything by hand until well combined.
  • If the mixture feels too soft, add a little breadcrumb to firm it up.

3️⃣ Shape the meatballs

  • Roll into small balls or oval patties (about the size of a golf ball).
  • Coat each one lightly in flour.

4️⃣ Fry until golden

  • Heat oil or lard in a large skillet.
  • Fry the meatballs over medium heat, turning occasionally, until they’re browned and cooked through (about 8–10 minutes).

5️⃣ Serve

Serve warm with:
🥔 Mashed potatoes or rice
🥒 Pickled cucumbers or cabbage salad
🍞 Or even inside a fresh Hungarian bread roll for a Fasírt sandwich!


💡 Ashley’s Tips

  • Add a spoonful of mustard to the mixture for a deeper flavor.
  • To make them lighter, you can bake the meatballs at 375°F (190°C) for about 25 minutes instead of frying.
  • Serve them with a tomato or paprika sauce on top for a more festive dish!

💬 Perfect Caption for Facebook

🇭🇺🍖 Hungarian Fasírt — crispy on the outside, tender and juicy inside!
These classic Hungarian meatballs are full of paprika, garlic, and love ❤️
Perfect with mashed potatoes or tucked into a warm roll! 😋✨


Would you like me to include a Hungarian-style tomato sauce to serve over them — like the one grandmas make with onions, paprika, and a touch of sugar? It turns them into an even more comforting Sunday meal 🍅🍽️

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