Romanian Mititei Mici Recipes

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except soda water and baking soda until well blended.
• Blend in baking soda.
• Slowly add soda water a little at a time until well combined. Mixture should be moist but not so much that it cannot hold a shape.
• Form meat into cylindrical shapes about 2-3 inches long and 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
• Grill (or fry but they won't be as tasty) turning every few minutes until cooked through, about 10 minutes depending on your grill).
• Serve with a light mustard.

Steps:

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

Steps:

• Place all the ground meat into a large bowl.
• Add garlic, onions, and all spices (dry ingredients).
• Using hands or spoon, thoroughly mix and combine the contents in the bowl.
• After everything is mixed, slowly add water to the bowl. Only add a small amount of water at a time, watching the consistency of the meat.
• Mix in water until the meat has taken on almost a puree consistency.
• Form meat into oval or stick shapes, making sure all sticks are the same thickness.
• Pre-heat grill to 350 degrees
• For best results, place Mititei on top rack of grill.
• Grill Mititei for 10 minutes, then turn, and cook an additional 10 minutes.
• Serve right off the grill with mustard.