Lamb Merguez Sausage Patties
These lamb patties are flavored with spices and harissa sauce. They are made with ground lamb and a mix of spices.
The spice mix includes cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and turmeric. Garlic is also added to give it a strong flavor.
The lamb and spice mix is refrigerated overnight to allow the flavors to blend.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 2, 2026Share
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These lamb patties are flavored with spices and harissa sauce. They are made with ground lamb and a mix of spices.
The spice mix includes cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and turmeric. Garlic is also added to give it a strong flavor.
The lamb and spice mix is refrigerated overnight to allow the flavors to blend.
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Ingredients 11
1 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
0.25 teaspoon ground turmeric
3 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons harissa, or to taste (see Ingredient note)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 pound lean ground lamb
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
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Grind salt and fennel seeds in a mortar and pestle until fine. Add cumin, cinnamon, coriander, turmeric, and garlic, and continue grinding to make a thick paste. Mix in harissa sauce and tomato paste.
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Combine ground lamb and the spice paste in a large bowl using a fork. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
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Form the lamb mix into patties. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties until they are no longer pink inside, 5 to 8 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 268 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 19g
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Saturated Fat 7g
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Cholesterol 76mg
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Sodium 718mg
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Total Carbohydrate 3g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 20g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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