Hungarian Meatballs in Paprika Sauce

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

• 1 lb (450 g) ground pork or beef
• ½ cup cooked rice
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp Hungarian sweet paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

For the Paprika Sauce

• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil or lard
• 2 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cups beef or chicken broth
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste