Keto Homemade Merguez Sausage

Spice up your keto meal plan with this flavorful Keto Homemade Merguez Sausage recipe, a low-carb twist on the classic North African delight. Made with a savory blend of ground lamb and beef, these sausages are infused with bold spices like harissa, cumin, and smoked paprika, delivering bursts of smoky, spicy, and aromatic goodness with every bite. Fresh mint and cilantro add a vibrant herbal touch, while the absence of fillers keeps them perfectly keto-friendly. Easily shaped by hand and cooked to perfection in just 20 minutes, these sausages are ideal for grilling, pan-searing, or meal prepping. Serve them with a fresh side salad, roasted vegetables, or as a protein-packed snack to elevate your ketogenic diet with authentic global flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 500 g Ground lamb
• 250 g Ground beef (80% lean)
• 2 tbsp Harissa paste
• 2 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Ground coriander
• 2 tsp Sweet paprika
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 1.5 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 3 units Garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tbsp Fresh mint leaves (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro (finely chopped)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground lamb and ground beef. Mix thoroughly by hand until the meats are well integrated.

Step 2

Add harissa paste, ground cumin, ground coriander, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the meat mixture. Mix well to ensure spices are evenly distributed.

Step 3

Stir in minced garlic, chopped mint leaves, and chopped cilantro into the meat and spice mixture. Knead the mixture by hand until it is homogenous and the herbs and garlic are evenly distributed throughout.

Step 4

Divide the sausage mixture into even portions, roughly the size of a meatball, and then roll each portion into a short sausage shape, about 4 inches long. Repeat until all the mixture is shaped into sausages.

Step 5

Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the Merguez sausages, cooking them for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides and cooked through.

Step 6

To ensure they are cooked, the internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C).

Step 7

Once cooked, remove the sausages from the heat and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious keto-friendly Merguez sausage!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(825.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2167.5

Total Fat 155.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.0g
Cholesterol 652.6mg	0%
Sodium 6041.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 16.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.6g	0%
Total Sugars 3.0g
Protein 170.3g	0%

Vitamin D 35.5IU	0%
Calcium 289.5mg	0%
Iron 22.1mg	0%
Potassium 2783.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.1%

Protein: 31.8%

Carbs: 3.2%