Mititei (Hungarian Small Beef Sausages)
Cuisine
Mititei (Hungarian Small Beef Sausages)
Cuisine
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2 pounds lean ground beef 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed into a paste 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crumbled 1/2 teaspoon hot or sweet paprika 1 teaspoon caraway seeds salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions: Combine beef, oil, garlic, baking soda, thyme, red pepper, paprika, caraway seeds, and 2 tablespoons water in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and knead for 5 minutes, wetting your hands frequently to help keep mixture moist. Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 5 hours. With wet hands, roll meat, 1 tablespoon at a time, into small balls. Shape balls into sausages about 3 inches long and 1 inch thick. Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Cook sausages in batches, turning frequently until well browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Serve as an hors d'oeuvre or with potatoes as an entree. Makes about 45 small.
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