Gluten-Free Romanian Mici (Mititei)

Savor the authentic flavors of Eastern Europe with this Gluten-Free Romanian Mici (Mititei) recipe, a delicious take on the iconic Romanian dish that's perfect for gatherings or casual grilling. This recipe combines a flavorful trio of ground beef, pork, and lamb, infused with fragrant spices like paprika, cumin, and coriander. Enhanced with gluten-free Worcestershire sauce and a touch of baking soda for a tender texture, these juicy, skinless sausages are grilled to perfection, offering a smoky char and succulent bite. Ready in under an hour (excluding marination), these mici are a naturally gluten-free delight, ideal for serving with mustard or your favorite gluten-free dipping sauce. Whether you’re exploring international cuisine or satisfying a craving for smoky comfort food, these little treasures are sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground beef
• 500 grams Ground pork
• 250 grams Ground lamb
• 5 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 200 milliliters Cold water
• 2 teaspoons Ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Coriander
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 2 tablespoons Gluten-free Worcestershire sauce

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, pork, and lamb. Mix well to combine the meats evenly.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic, baking soda, cold water, black pepper, paprika, thyme, coriander, cumin, salt, and gluten-free Worcestershire sauce to the meat mixture.

Step 3

Using your hands or a large spoon, mix the ingredients thoroughly until everything is well incorporated and the spices are evenly distributed.

Step 4

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for at least one hour, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 5

After refrigeration, remove the mixture from the fridge. Using your hands, shape the meat mixture into small sausages about 3 inches long and 1 inch thick.

Step 6

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates to prevent the mici from sticking.

Step 7

Place the mici on the grill, cooking each side for about 3-4 minutes, or until they have a nice char and are cooked through.

Step 8

Remove the mici from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve the gluten-free mici hot with a side of mustard or your favorite gluten-free dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1524.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3383.4

Total Fat 242.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 94.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
Cholesterol 1021.9mg	0%
Sodium 8001.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 18.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g	0%
Total Sugars 6.6g
Protein 276.8g	0%

Vitamin D 10IU	0%
Calcium 356.7mg	0%
Iron 22.1mg	0%
Potassium 2332.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.9%

Protein: 32.9%

Carbs: 2.2%