You haven’t eaten authentic romanian mici if you haven’t prepared them with cabbage

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner and more affordable.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth adds flavor without meat.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: none

Garlic powder is a convenient alternative.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: none

White pepper offers a milder flavor.

Preheat the oven to 180 °C (356 °F).

In a bowl, combine minced meat, chopped onion, minced garlic, bread crumbs, eggs, salt, black pepper, and basil.

Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Shape the mixture into small sausages or patties.

Place the shaped mici in a baking dish and cover with tomato sauce.

Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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