Spiced Lamb Sausages

Name: Spiced Lamb Sausages
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground lamb; 3 cloves Garlic cloves, finely minced; 1 tbsp Harissa paste; 1 tbsp Fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced; 1 tsp Paprika; ½ tsp Ground coriander; ½ tsp Ground cumin; ¼ tsp Ground fennel seed; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 4 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil; ½ cup Plain yogurt; 8 leaves Fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped; Tomatoes, chopped; Red onions, chopped; Cucumbers, chopped; Flatbread

Recipe GLPR9b4635c0d073f3

Middle Eastern

Main Course

35 min

395 cal

Servings: 4

Stovetop

SNAP eligible

Homemade spiced lamb sausages infused with harissa, warming spices like cumin and coriander, and fresh garlic. These aromatic patties are pan-seared until golden and served with cooling yogurt sauce, fresh vegetables, and warm flatbread for an authentic Mediterranean-inspired meal.

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Ingredients

1 lb Ground lamb

3 cloves Garlic cloves, finely minced

1 tbsp Harissa paste

1 tbsp Fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced

1 tsp Paprika

½ tsp Ground coriander

½ tsp Ground cumin

¼ tsp Ground fennel seed

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

4 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil

½ cup Plain yogurt

8 leaves Fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped

Tomatoes, chopped

Red onions, chopped

Cucumbers, chopped

Flatbread

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, minced garlic, harissa paste, parsley, paprika, coriander, cumin, fennel seed, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix gently with your hands until just combined—do not overmix, as this will make the sausages dense and tough.
Divide the lamb mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each one into a compact patty or oval sausage about ¾ inch thick.
Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully place the sausage patties in the hot oil without crowding the pan.
Cook the sausages for 6–8 minutes, turning once halfway through, until they are golden brown on both sides and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160F for ground meat). Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt and chopped basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Arrange the chopped tomatoes, red onions, and cucumbers on a serving platter. Warm the flatbread gently in a dry skillet or over a flame if desired.
Serve the cooked lamb sausages alongside the fresh vegetables, basil yogurt sauce, and warm flatbread. Diners can assemble their own wraps or eat the sausages with the vegetables and sauce on the side.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff3.75

Harissa and fresh basil both require a special stop at Harris Teeter's international or specialty section—Food Lion and ALDI rarely stock them reliably, and neither Publix nor Walmart will have harissa consistently in Charlotte. Ground lamb costs $8–$12 per pound at most Charlotte chains, pushing the ingredient cost to roughly $6–$7 per serving before vegetables and flatbread, making this a premium weeknight meal. The 35-minute stated time works if all your spices are ground and measured in advance, but the full mise en place and making fresh sausage patties will take closer to 50 minutes with honest prep. This is a same-night dish best served immediately—the flatbread softens and the yogurt sauce won't keep well—so plan accordingly if you're cooking ahead for reheating.