Romanian Grilled Minced Meat Rolls

Romanian Grilled Minced Meat Rolls (Mici or Mititei) are great when grilled, but you could roast or pan-fry. Serve hot with good Italian bread and mustard accompanied by a cold beer. It is great for backyard parties. My friends just love it !

• Preparation Time: 40 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 1286 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons water
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 pounds ground beef
• ½ teaspoon caraway seeds
• 2 tablespoons beef broth
• 8 ounces chopped suet
• 1 teaspoon finely ground juniper berries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, suet, baking soda, caraway seeds, garlic, salt, pepper and juniper berries using your hands. Mix with your hands for about 15 minutes, adding a little bit of the water at a time. This part can be made a few hours ahead of time if you like.

Step 2

Preheat a grill for high heat. With wet hands form the meat into rolls about 3 inches long and 1 inch thick. Brush lightly with oil.

Step 3

Grill the meat for 5 to 10 minutes, basting frequently with a mixture of beef broth and any remaining oil, until well done.