Hungarian Meatballs

Hungarian Meatballs are a comforting, flavorful dish made with tender ground meat, onion, garlic, paprika, and simple seasonings. What gives these meatballs their distinctive Hungarian character is the generous use of sweet paprika, which adds warmth, color, and a subtle sweetness.

They can be served with mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, or crusty bread, making them an easy and satisfying meal for any day of the week.

Ingredients

• 500 g ground pork or a mixture of pork and beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

For the Sauce

• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 400 g crushed tomatoes
• 250 ml beef or chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon sugar, optional
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons sour cream, optional