romanian grilled minced meat rolls

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 8 ounces chopped suet
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon finely ground juniper berries
• 2 tablespoons water
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons beef broth

Recipe

Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• 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.