Romanian-Inspired Beef Patties

Inspired by the classic Mititei, these savory, garlic-forward beef patties are grilled for a smoky char and served with a tangy mustard sauce.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 10 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Grill

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb ground beef
• 6 clove garlic
• 0.5 tsp baking soda
• 0.25 cup beef stock
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.75 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.25 cup dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp honey

Cooking instructions

1. Mince the garlic finely. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, minced garlic, baking soda, beef stock, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly by hand until the texture becomes slightly tacky.
2. Shape the mixture into 8 small, cylinder-shaped patties, each about 4 inches long. Place them on a tray and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up the texture. (about 60 min)
3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Whisk together the dijon mustard and honey in a small bowl to make the dipping sauce.
4. Grill the patties over direct heat, turning occasionally, until well-browned on the outside and cooked through to an internal temperature of 160°F, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. (about 10 min) — 400°F
5. Remove the patties from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving with the mustard sauce. (about 5 min)