Hungarian Meatloaf🇭🇺.

Absolutely! Hungarian Meatloaf (called Fasírt when shaped into patties or Vagdalt when baked as a loaf) is a classic comfort dish. It’s full of paprika, onions, garlic, and fresh herbs — giving it that unmistakable Hungarian flavor.

Here’s the traditional Hungarian-style meatloaf recipe:


🇭🇺 Hungarian Meatloaf (Vagdalt)

📝 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

  • 1 lb (450 g) ground pork (or half pork, half beef for richer flavor)
  • 1 small onion, finely grated or chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (or soaked stale bread, squeezed dry)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground caraway seeds (optional, but traditional)
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 cup milk (just enough to soften the breadcrumbs)
  • 2 tbsp lard or oil (for greasing pan & brushing top)

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