Left the Sausage Vault open too long putting in new secret receipts and this one fell out!
2 pounds ground chuck
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons water
3 finely chopped garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot Hungarian paprika
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix thoroughly. Wetting hands often to keep meat moist. Cover and place in fridge for 6 hours or overnight.
Using slightly dampened hands form into 18 equal portions. Then form into oval sausages 3 inches long x 1 1/2 inches thick. Grill, broil, pan fry 7 minutes per side or bake @ 350 for 15 minutes.
Serve with tomato and green onion salad, sour cream sprinkled with paprika, baked potato or french fries, or rice
Mititei make great appetizers and are wonderful cold the next day in a sandwich
