Hortobágyi Palacsinta - Hungarian Savoury Meat Pancakes

Monika Gyenes

Servings

4

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

40 minutes

Cuisine

Hungarian

Category

Main course

Hortobágyi Palacsinta is a Hungarian savoury meat pancake recipe. The Hortobagy style pancakes are stuffed with a rich paprikash minced beef stew filling. 

While not a traditional dish, this popular main has now become a firm favourite amongst Hungarians and visitors alike, with a plate of steaming pancakes covered in a creamy sauce becoming a rite of passage for all who visit Budapest.

Wine pairing: The firm acidity, fruity aromas and tantalising volcanic minerality of Bolyki Egri Bikavér makes a great match for the savoury pancakes.

Hortobágyi Palacsinta - Hungarian Savoury Meat Pancakes

Ingredients

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    • 500g ground beef

    • 1 large tomato, diced

    • 1 bell pepper, diced

    • 3 tbsp lard

    • 1 diced medium brown onion

    • 2 garlic cloves, crushed

    • 1 cup water

    • 3 tsp smoked paprika

    • 1 tsp hot paprika

    • ½ cup sour cream

    • salt

    • black pepper

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    • 2 eggs

    • 500g white flour

    • 400ml milk

    • 100ml sparkling water

    • sunflower oil for pan

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    • 50g white flour

    • ½ sour sour cream

    Directions

    1. Heat the lard in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced onions and cook until translucent.

    2. Add the garlic, diced tomatoes and pepper, then cook for another few minutes.

    3. Add the mince, paprika, salt, pepper, and water, and mix thoroughly so that the meat is evenly broken up. Continue on medium heat until the meat is cooked and the sauce thickens.

    4. While the meat is cooking, prepare the pancakes.

    5. Using a fine sieve, drain the meat sauce into a bowl. Mix in the flour and sour cream thoroughly, forming a smooth sauce.

    6. Fill each pancake with two tablespoons of filling, then pour the sauce over the prepared pancakes, serving with an added dollop of sour cream.

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