Lamb Sausage with a Lentil Ragu Recipe

Name: Lamb Sausage with a Lentil Ragu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds lamb butt; 4 tablespoons minced shallots; 4 tablespoons chopped basil; 4 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme; 4 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows; 4 teaspoons cumin; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon salt; 12 turns black pepper; 2 whole eggs; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons minced shallots; 1 cup cooked brown lentils; 1 cup peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; Salt and black pepper; 2 cups veal reduction; 1/4 cup chopped green onions; 2 cups creamy, cheese grits in a saucepan on the stove, hot; Long chives; 1 tablespoon chopped chives; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder

Servings: persons

3 pounds lamb butt
4 tablespoons minced shallots
4 tablespoons chopped basil
4 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
4 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
4 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon salt
12 turns black pepper
2 whole eggs
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 cup cooked brown lentils
1 cup peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Salt and black pepper
2 cups veal reduction
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 cups creamy, cheese grits in a saucepan on the stove, hot
Long chives
1 tablespoon chopped chives
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

1
Preheat the grill.
2
In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients for the sausage together.
3
Cover and store in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours.
4
Using a grinding machine pass the meat through the 1/2-inch grinder plate.
5
Remove half of the ground meat and pass through the grinder again.
6
Switch the grinder attachment to the feeder tube.
7
Stuff the casings with the sausage.
8
Twist the sausage every 4 inches to form individual links.
9
Prick each link a few times to prevent the sausage from busting.
10
Rub each link with oil and place on the grill.
11
Grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side and remove from the grill.
12
For the ragu: In a saute pan, heat the olive oil.
13
When the oil is hot, saute the shallots and lentils.
14
Add the tomatoes, garlic, and herbs.
15
Season with salt and pepper.
16
Add the veal reduction and bring up to a boil.
17
Reduce to a simmer and add the sausage links.
18
Simmer the ragu and sausage for 8 minutes.
19
Stir in the green onions and reseason if needed.
20
Spoon the ragu in the center of a shallow bowl.
21
Spoon the grits in the center of the ragu.
22
Lay the sausage on top of the grits.
23
Garnish with long and chopped chives.
24
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

1648

kcal

Calories

106

Fat

Carbs

119

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 33 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds lamb butt, 4 tablespoons minced shallots, 4 tablespoons chopped basil, 4 tablespoons minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Lamb Sausage with a Lentil Ragu falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lamb Sausage with a Lentil Ragu

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