Mititei (Romanian Minced Meat Rolls) Recipe

Name: Mititei (Romanian Minced Meat Rolls)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g ground pork; 250 g minced beef; 1 onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; ¾ teaspoon harissa; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon thyme; ½ teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon soaked and ground caraway; 1 teaspoon marjoram; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; ½ teaspoon allspice (optional); meat stock or chicken stock (optional) or vegetable stock, for basting (optional); 1 tablespoon olive oil, for frying

Servings: persons

250 g ground pork
250 g minced beef
1 onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
¾ teaspoon harissa
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon thyme
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon soaked and ground caraway
1 teaspoon marjoram
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
½ teaspoon allspice (optional)
meat stock or chicken stock (optional) or vegetable stock, for basting (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil, for frying

1
Combine all the ingredients, apart from the olive oil and stock, together in a large mixing bowl.
2
Knead together for about five minutes - the ingredients need to be very well combined.
3
Divide the mixture into small handfuls and roll into small sausage shapes.
4
Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed frying pan or griddle.
5
Cook the sausages over a medium heat for 20-30 minutes, or until cooked through.
6
Turn them several times during cooking and baste with a little stock to keep them moist, if you like.
7
Serve with mustard.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 g ground pork, 250 g minced beef, 1 onion, finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Mititei (Romanian Minced Meat Rolls) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mititei (Romanian Minced Meat Rolls)

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