How to grill up a Roumanian steak perfect for Labor Day Weekend

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat.

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground chicken is leaner and more affordable.

baking soda

🥗Healthier: baking powder

💰Cheaper: none

Baking powder can provide similar leavening.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter and often cheaper.

Combine ground beef, lamb, and pork in a large bowl.

Add minced garlic and finely chopped onion to the meat mixture.

Sprinkle baking soda over the mixture and mix well.

Pour in water gradually while mixing until the mixture is cohesive.

Season with thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cumin.

Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.

Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to enhance flavors.

Shape the meat mixture into small cylindrical sausages.

Preheat the grill or skillet over medium-high heat until hot.

Lightly oil the grill grates or skillet surface.

Place the sausages on the grill and cook until browned, about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally.

Serve hot, often accompanied by mustard and bread.

Cooking Techniques

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