Traditional Hungarian Meatloaf

Servings

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

60 minutes

Cuisine

Hungarian

Category

Main course

A traditional and authentic Hungarian meatloaf, this easy recipe uses beef and pork mince and is best served with a leafy salad to create a healthy meal. 

The juicy meatloaf is infused with a rich smoky aroma from the mangalitza bacon. Since it travels well, you can also bring it along for a picnic or slice thinly for a delicious sandwich filling and enjoy with some artisanal pickles for a mouth-watering twist.

For this recipe, we would like to thank Aranka Turmezei, daughter of Hungarian/Croatian hoteliers.


Traditional Hungarian Meatloaf

Ingredients

  • 250g minced beef

  • 250g minced pork

  • 250g minced lamb

  • 100g mangalitza bacon, sliced thinly

  • 1 large onion - finely chopped

  • 1 slice of white bread soaked in milk and then squeezed dry

  • 1 tsbp sweet paprika

  • 2 tbsp breadcrumbs and paprika mixed together

  • salt

  • black pepper

  • 1 tsp of dried oregano, marjoram and rosemary each

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the ingredients until they are well combined.

  2. Form into a loaf shape and wrap with thin slices of Mangalitza bacon, preventing the meatloaf from drying out. Sprinkle with paprika and breadcrumb mixture.

  3. Place the meatloaf on a baking tray and place it in a fan oven pre-heated to 180°C for 1 hour.

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