Crispy Hungarian Fried Meatballs (Fasírt) - Easy Pork Mince Recipe!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides similar creaminess with fewer calories.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds depth without significant cost.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are healthier, while crackers can be more affordable.

Use a box grater to finely shred the onion and set it aside on a plate.

Place the pork mince in a large mixing bowl, then add the grated onion, two eggs, and the crushed garlic.

Add all of your seasonings: sea salt, freshly ground pepper, onion granules, paprika, and the dried vegetable mix.

Using your hands, mix everything together until all the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat.

Add the breadcrumbs, a little at a time and continue to mix. Add breadcrumbs until the mince is no longer watery and feels easy to roll.

Dampen your palms with a little water, take a small portion of the mixture and roll it between your hands to form a ball about the size of a golf ball.

Place the finished balls on a plate or chopping board.

Pour the sunflower oil into a pan and heat it over medium heat.

Once the oil is hot and shimmering, place your meatballs into the pan, making sure not to overcrowd it.

Let them cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they are a beautiful golden brown.

Turn each meatball to its uncooked side and continue to fry for another 2-3 minutes.

Once they are fully cooked, transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate or bowl to drain any excess oil before serving.

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