Hungarian Meatballs in Paprika-Tomato Sauce

These Hungarian-style meatballs are hearty, flavorful, and wonderfully comforting. The meatballs are gently simmered in a rich sauce made with onions, tomatoes, and sweet Hungarian paprika, allowing them to absorb all those delicious flavors.

Serve them with potatoes, rice, noodles, or a generous piece of crusty bread for soaking up the sauce.

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

• 1½ lb ground pork or a mixture of pork and beef
• 1 small onion, finely grated or minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika
• ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

For the Sauce

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1½ tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 cups crushed tomatoes
• 1½ cups chicken or beef broth
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• ½ teaspoon caraway seeds, optional
• ½ cup sour cream, optional
• Fresh parsley, for serving