Romanian Grilled Minced Meat Rolls

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon baking soda 
• 2 tablespoons beef broth 
• 0.5 teaspoon caraway seeds 
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 2 pounds ground beef 
• 1 teaspoon ground juniper berries finely
• 4 servings salt and pepper to taste
• 8 ounces suet chopped
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 
• 2 tablespoons water 

Equipment

• bowl
• grill

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, suet, baking soda, caraway seeds, garlic, salt, pepper and juniper berries using your hands.
2. Mix with your hands for about 15 minutes, adding a little bit of the water at a time. This part can be made a few hours ahead of time if you like.
3. Preheat a grill for high heat. With wet hands form the meat into rolls about 3 inches long and 1 inch thick.
4. Brush lightly with oil.
5. Grill the meat for 5 to 10 minutes, basting frequently with a mixture of beef broth and any remaining oil, until well done.