HUNGARIAN MEATBALLS RECIPE - (4.5/5)

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Provided by Alqualonde

Number Of Ingredients 27

For the meatballs
3/4 pounds ground pork
3/4 pounds ground beef (80/20 or 85/15)
1/4 pound pancetta, small dice
1/2 cup parmesean, grated
3/4 cups breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon (each) red pepper flakes, ground coriander, ground cumin, caraway seeds (crushed), kosher salt, and ground pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons olive oil
For the sauce
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 pound cremini mushrooms, quartered
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 large banana pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika (1 heaping tbsp)
1/2 teaspoon hot or half-sharp paprika
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon porcini mushroom powder
1/4 teaspoon (each) dried rosemary, thyme, crushed fennel seeds, and marjoram
1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
15 oz stewed tomatoes, chopped, with juices
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 F. Lightly mix all ingredients for the meatballs except the olive oil together and form into balls 1-1 1/2 inches in diameter. (Depending on size, you should get between 20 and 30.) Allow time to refrigerate them so they firm up a bit. 2. In an oven-safe pan, brown the meatballs in olive oil on all sides. Remove to a plate, cover with foil, and set aside. 3. Add the chopped onion to the pan dripping and saute until starting to brown. Add mushroom and saute a few minutes more, until they start to brown as well. Add garlic and peppers and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds, then add the paprikas, the porcini powder, and the rest of the herbs and spices. Cook, stirring, about a minute. Deglaze with wine. Cook until wine is mostly evaporated, then stir in tomatoes and their juices and the broth. Bring to a boil and return the meatballs to the pan. 4. Transfer the pan the oven and braise for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally and luxuriating in the awesome aromas that should be enveloping your kitchen at this point. 5. When the braising time is up, remove the pan from the oven. Put the sour cream into a small bowl, then temper it by stirring in a few spoonfuls of the braising liquid. Stir the sour cream mixture back into the pan, coating the meatballs and heating through. Serve as an appetizer or with spaetzle or egg noodles for an entree.

mello tyson
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. They were so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Sarah Eboigbe
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These meatballs were a little dry, but the sauce was very flavorful.


Ahmad Awad
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.


ismail khan ktg
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These meatballs were delicious! I used a combination of ground beef and pork and they were so moist and flavorful. The sauce was also very good.


Palpali Bishnu khumar nplee
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The meatballs were a bit bland, but the sauce was very flavorful.


Nura Musa
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These meatballs were easy to make and very tasty. I served them with spaghetti and they were a hit.


Simon Salinas
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. They were so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Tianna Shi'ean
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These meatballs were a little dry for my taste, but the sauce was delicious.


Abishek Silva
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They are so flavorful and juicy. I love serving them with mashed potatoes and green beans.


Amy Ramirez
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! I used ground beef and pork and they were very moist and flavorful. The sauce was also very good.


Rashed Ahmed
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! The sauce was especially flavorful and the meatballs were so tender. I will definitely be making these again.


Pro_Gamer_YT
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These Hungarian meatballs were a hit! The flavors were so well-balanced and the meatballs were cooked to perfection. I served them over mashed potatoes and they were a delicious comfort food meal.