Here’s a hearty and flavorful recipe for Hungarian Meatballs (Magyar FasÃrt) ðŸ‡ðŸ‡ºâ€”a beloved comfort food found in homes across Hungary. These meatballs are different from Italian-style ones—they’re pan-fried, often flat or oval-shaped, and loaded with savory paprika, garlic, and sometimes soaked bread.
ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º Hungarian FasÃrt (Meatballs)
Yield: 12–16 meatballs
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
🧾 Ingredients:
- 500 g (1.1 lbs) ground pork or mixed pork & beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped or grated
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 egg
- 2 slices of white bread (crusts removed), soaked in milk
- 1–2 tbsp breadcrumbs (optional, for texture)
- 1½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1½ tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
- 1 tsp marjoram (optional but traditional)
- Oil or lard for frying
- Additional breadcrumbs for coating (optional, for a crispy crust)