These authentic Hungarian-style hamburgers are not your typical thin patties. Instead, they are hearty, medium-sized meatballs made with a blend of ground beef and pork, enriched with soaked white bread, eggs, and fresh aromatics like onion, garlic, and parsley. The secret lies in the slow frying process, which develops a deeply flavorful, crispy brown crust while keeping the inside juicy and tender. This dish brings the comfort of old-world family dinners to your table. Serve them hot alongside mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, or a crisp Hungarian cucumber salad for a satisfying and rustic meal that feels both nostalgic and indulgent.
June Meyer’S Authentic Hungarian Hamburgers (
Description
These authentic Hungarian-style hamburgers are not your typical thin patties. Instead, they are hearty, medium-sized meatballs made with a blend of ground beef and pork, enriched with soaked white bread, eggs, and fresh aromatics like onion, garlic, and parsley. The secret lies in the slow frying process, which develops a deeply flavorful, crispy brown crust while keeping the inside juicy and tender. This dish brings the comfort of old-world family dinners to your table. Serve them hot alongside mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, or a crisp Hungarian cucumber salad for a satisfying and rustic meal that feels both nostalgic and indulgent.Ingredients
Directions
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Saute the finely chopped onion in a little fat or oil until softened.
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Wet the white bread slices with water and tear them into small pieces.
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In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs well.
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Add the ground beef, ground pork, soaked bread, sauteed onion, mashed garlic, minced parsley, salt, and pepper to the eggs.
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Mix the ingredients lightly with your hands until just combined.
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Form the mixture into medium-sized balls, creating about 5 or 6 patties.
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Flatten the balls slightly into thick patties.
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Heat 1/2 inch of Crisco, lard, or oil in a skillet over medium-low heat.
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Fry the hamburgers slowly until they are tender and all sides are nicely browned and somewhat crispy.
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Allow each side to cook thoroughly before attempting to turn the patties with a spatula to ensure they hold their shape.
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Serve the hamburgers hot.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 141.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8.5g14%
- Saturated Fat 3.4g17%
- Cholesterol 44.3mg15%
- Sodium 40.9mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 14.8g30%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
