Best Romanian Mititei Mici Recipes

Romanian Mititei (Mici) image

Provided by Callu

Categories Lamb/Sheep

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
1 cup beef bouillon granules
1 lb ground pork
1/2 lb ground lamb
1 teaspoon thyme
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 cup soda water, plain
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475, Fat 36.4, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 133.6, Sodium 1489, Carbohydrate 1.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 33.4

Mititei (Mici) Romanian Meat Sticks image

Provided by Hungry_for_more

Time 30m

Yield 20-25 Mititei

Number Of Ingredients 12

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.