Hungarian Meatloaf🇭🇺.

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Meat Mixture
   • In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs with milk and let sit for 2–3 minutes to soak.
   • Add ground meat, onion, garlic, egg, paprika, caraway, parsley, salt, and pepper.
   • Mix gently with your hands until well combined (don’t overmix or it will be dense).
2. Shape the Loaf
   • Transfer mixture to a greased loaf pan or shape into a free-form loaf on a baking tray.
   • Brush top with a little oil or melted lard to keep moist.
3. Bake
   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Bake for about 50–60 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp about 160°F / 70°C).
4. Rest & Slice
   • Let sit 10 minutes before slicing so it holds together nicely.

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🍽️ Serving

• Serve with mashed potatoes, pickles, and a cucumber salad (tejfölös uborkasaláta) — a very Hungarian combination.
• Leftovers are great sliced cold in sandwiches with mustard!

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Would you like me to give you the stuffed version too (Hungarian cooks often stuff it with hard-boiled eggs down the center — beautiful when sliced)?