Hungarian Meatballs🇭🇺

Yes! 🇭🇺 In Hungary, meatballs (fasírt or húsgombóc) are very popular, and there are two main ways they are prepared:

  1. Fasírt – pan-fried or baked patties (similar to meatloaf in flavor, but shaped smaller).
  2. Húsgombóc – simmered meatballs, often served in a paprika-tomato sauce or in soups.

Here’s the classic Hungarian style:

🍖 Hungarian Meatballs (Fasírt / Húsgombóc)

Ingredients (serves 4–6)

  • 1 lb (450 g) ground pork (or pork + beef mix)
  • 1 onion, finely grated or minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 slices bread, soaked in milk and squeezed out
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tsp Hungarian sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp marjoram (optional but traditional)
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 1–2 tbsp breadcrumbs (if needed for binding)
  • Oil or lard, for frying
PREPARATION