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Hungarian Meatballs with Black Olives

A traditional Hungarian dish of meatballs served with black olives in a rich sauce.

40 minutes4 servings
Hungarian Meatballs with Black Olives
Photo: tutu · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, pork, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, and garlic. Mix well and form into meatballs.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides.
  3. Pour in the tomato sauce and add the black olives. Stir to combine.
  4. Reduce heat and let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for 20 minutes.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, optionally with rice or crusty bread.
  6. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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