Easy Beef Sausage Recipe
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Easy Beef Sausage Recipe
Description
The Easy Beef Sausage Recipe combines lean ground beef with a mixture of kosher salt, black pepper, onion and garlic powders, smoked paprika, dried thyme and sage, and red pepper flakes. After gently mixing to distribute spices without overworking the meat, the mixture is shaped into patties and cooked in olive oil over medium heat. Each side is cooked until browned and fully cooked through, which takes about 4 to 5 minutes per side for larger patties or slightly less for smaller ones.
This approach creates patties with a balanced savory and mildly spicy flavor profile influenced by the dried herbs and smoked paprika. The texture is tender but firm, resembling fresh sausage. Because they are cooked in a skillet with oil, they develop a flavorful crust while remaining juicy inside.
These beef sausage patties can be served immediately, making them suitable for breakfast with eggs or as a protein addition to other meals. The recipe also scales well for doubling, and leftovers store well in the fridge for several days or can be frozen. Reheating gently helps maintain their texture without drying.
The notes caution not to over-mix the meat to avoid density, advise on sizing patties for preferred cook times, and provide storage and reheating tips for convenience.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 85/15, lean
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or ½ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt, Diamond Crystal brand
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- ½ teaspoon sage dried
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Place the ground beef, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried sage, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl.
- Use clean hands to combine these ingredients into a uniform mixture. Don't over-mix.
- Divide the mixture into four ½-inch thick patties. You can also divide it into eight small patties if you wish.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook them until browned and cooked through, for about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Serve immediately. I like to serve them with fried eggs.
Notes
- Mix the ground beef and spices gently to avoid tough patties, ensuring an even spice distribution.
- You can make smaller patties to reduce cooking time to about 3 minutes per side over medium heat.
- Cook patties in batches if doubling the recipe to maintain even cooking and browning.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Reheat leftovers gently in the microwave at 50% power to preserve moisture and texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1sausage patty | |
| Calories | 277kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 1.5g | 1% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 355mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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