Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Rosemary, Fennel, and Garlic Lamb-Sausage Rounds 3.7 (29) 1 Review By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 12, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr Servings: 8 Recipe reprinted with permission from Maria Helm Sinskey, copyright 2012. Ingredients 2 pounds coarsely ground lamb 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves 2 teaspoons toasted fennel seeds, coarsely crushed 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more if needed Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Directions Place lamb, garlic, rosemary, fennel seeds, and 2 tablespoons oil in a large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon salt, and season with pepper. Gently but thoroughly mix with your hands to incorporate. To check seasoning, heat a little oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Cook a small patty 4 minutes per side for medium. Season sausage mixture with salt and pepper if necessary. Form into 2- to 3-inch patties (about 16); do not overwork or sausage will be tough. Layer patties on a plate, with each layer separated by parchment or plastic wrap. Wrap well in plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 2 days. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook sausage patties (do not crowd pan), 4 minutes per side for medium. Transfer to a serving plate, and loosely cover with foil to keep warm. Cook remaining patties, adding more oil if necessary and reducing heat if pan gets too hot. Rate it Print