Hungarian Meatballs🇭🇺

Here’s a classic Hungarian-style meatballs recipe for you! These meatballs are tender, flavorful, and often served with a rich paprika sauce and noodles or mashed potatoes. 🇭🇺


Hungarian Meatballs (Magyar Húsgombóc) Recipe

Ingredients (for 4 servings)

For the meatballs:

  • 500 g (1 lb) ground beef (or half beef, half pork for extra flavor)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon sweet paprika

For the sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons oil or butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste (optional)
  • 500 ml (2 cups) beef or vegetable stock
  • 1 teaspoon sour cream (optional, for a creamier sauce)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

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