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Grilled Minced Meat Rolls

Name: Grilled Minced Meat Rolls
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 14 h 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 800 g minced meat (70% beef, 30% pork); 4 large garlic cloves; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp coarse salt; 150 ml bone broth or sparkling mineral water; classic mustard; fresh bread; pickles; cold beer (optional)

Mici are Romanian skinless minced meat rolls seasoned with garlic, thyme, and spices, grilled until juicy and aromatic — a true symbol of outdoor Romanian dining.

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Servings

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Prep

30 min

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Cook

15 min

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Total

14 h 45 min (including cooling)

🥘Ingredients

servings

Mixture

For serving

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🥛Dairy-free💪High-protein

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Yield

approx. 12–15 mici

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Raw mixture: 24 hours; Grilled mici: 2 days

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Freezer

Raw mixture: up to 2 months

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per mic (approx. 70g)

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Calories

230 kcal

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Protein

16 g

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Fat

18 g

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Carbohydrates

1 g

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Fiber

0 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Spicy mustard

🥂Fresh white bread

🥂Assorted pickles

🥂Cold beer or red wine

💡Variations

Add 1/2 tsp cumin for a Balkan-style flavor.

Use 100% beef for firmer mici.

Add 1 tsp hot paprika for a spicy version.

🎪Events Celebrating This Dish

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Festival of Good Must and Pastrami to Taste

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Banat Hall - Romanian Food Festival