Absolutely! Here’s a classic Hungarian Paprika Meatballs with Potato Pottage — comforting, rich, and full of that signature paprika flavor 🇭🇺🥘
🥘 Hungarian Paprika Meatballs with Potato Pottage
Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Meatballs (Húsgombóc)
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or mix beef & pork)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 2 slices white bread, soaked in milk and squeezed
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1–2 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
For the Paprika Sauce
- 2 tbsp oil or butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1–2 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
- 2 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp flour (optional, for thicker sauce)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- ½ cup sour cream (optional, for creamier sauce)
Potato Pottage (Burgonya Főzelék)
- 2 lbs (900 g) potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cups water or broth
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper
- 1–2 tbsp flour mixed with water (slurry)
- 2 tbsp sour cream or butter
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Meatballs
- In a bowl, mix ground meat, onion, egg, soaked bread, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Shape into small balls, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Lightly brown in a skillet with a little oil. Remove and set aside.
2️⃣ Make the Paprika Sauce
- In the same skillet, sauté onion until soft.
- Remove from heat and stir in paprika (prevents burning).
- Gradually add broth while stirring.
- Return meatballs to the sauce and simmer 15–20 minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in sour cream if desired, adjust seasoning.
3️⃣ Make the Potato Pottage
- In a pot, cook potatoes with onions and water/broth until tender (~15–20 min).
- Add paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in flour slurry to thicken.
- Finish with sour cream or butter.
4️⃣ Serve
- Place potato pottage on a plate and top with paprika meatballs and sauce.
- Optional: garnish with fresh parsley.
Tips for Authentic Hungarian Flavor
✔ Use sweet Hungarian paprika, not smoked.
✔ Brown meatballs lightly for extra flavor.
✔ Sour cream adds that creamy Hungarian touch.
Variations
- 🍅 Add tomato paste to sauce for a richer flavor
- 🌶️ Use a pinch of hot paprika for slight heat
- 🥔 Add carrots or peas to the potato pottage for extra veggies
If you want, I can make a quick 30-minute version that still tastes authentic, perfect for weeknights 😋
Do you want me to do that?
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