Ground beef sausage is an easy, delicious homemade sausage recipe that the whole family will love! No special equipment needed!
Ground beef is a staple in almost every household, including ours. So when we are out of pork breakfast sausage, I use ground beef to make my own.
Ground beef sausage has a deep, rich flavor that pulls out taste of individual spices and seasonings such as garlic, paprika, thyme, and more.
It is a one of our favorite breakfast treats to pair with a slice of sourdough bread, over-hard eggs, and fresh fruit. The savory sausage is a great compliment to the nutty flavor of whole wheat waffles or whole wheat pancakes, too.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Simple process – This recipe is quick, simple, and yet full of flavor.
Healthier ingredients – Using only ingredients that you can feel good about, homemade ground beef sausage skips all the added fillers.
Versatile uses – From a breakfast option to stuffing garden veggies like in my stuffed acorn squash or stuffed bell pepper recipes.
Ingredients
Lean ground beef – You can use many types of meat to make sausage, not just pork. There is no olive oil or other oil needed for this recipes as the meat will render beef fat as it cook. We like to use grass fed beed that doesn’t have added antibiotics.
Dried herbs – Dried spices are easier to use in this recipe than fresh herbs like fresh garlic or fresh sage.
A full ingredient list with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
How to Make Ground Beef Sausage
Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with all spices and seasonings. Using your hands, mix thoroughly until evenly incorporated.
Step 2: Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a ball.
Step 3: Gently flatten into round thick patties.
Step 4: Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the sausage meat for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through. Use lower heat to prevent burning, as the sugar in the seasoning can cause the sausage to brown quickly if cooked on medium high heat or even medium heat.
Homemade Ground Beef Sausage Tips
- For evenly sized patties, you can weigh the mixture before shaping. The total mixture weighs about 470 grams. Divide it into 4 portions of approximately 120 grams each, then form into patties.
- Cook ground beef sausage to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit (71 degrees Celsius).
- Cook’s tip? Low heat is best. Breakfast sausage often contains sugar or maple syrup, which can cause it to brown or burn quickly. Medium-low heat helps it cook through evenly. Cooking times may be a bit different.
- Rest before serving. Let cooked patties rest for 1–2 minutes to retain juices.
- Instead of patties, cook the seasoned ground beef to use in recipes like baked ziti, savory sweet potato hash, or as a topping for pizzas.
Recipe FAQs
For many people, ground beef sausage is just an alternative to pork. Whether you’re wanting an everyday sausage, a summer sausage, hot Italian sausage, ground beef is the perfect base for your recipe!
After cooling to room temperature, store cooked sausage in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Patties can be formed, covered, and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before cooking.
Uncooked patties freeze well. Place parchment between patties and freeze for up to 2–3 months.
More Breakfast Recipes from the Farmhouse
- Morning Glory Muffins
- Sausage Meatballs
- Freshly Milled Dutch Baby Pancake
- Sourdough Orange Cinnamon Rolls
- Whole Wheat Biscuits with Fresh Milled Flour
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Ground Beef Sausage
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sage
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with all spices and seasonings. Using your hands, mix thoroughly until evenly incorporated.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a ball.
- Gently flatten into round patties.
- Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through. Use lower heat to prevent burning, as the sugar in the seasoning can cause the sausage to brown quickly. Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup.
Notes
- For evenly sized patties, you can weigh the mixture before shaping. The total mixture weighs about 470 grams. Divide it into 4 portions of approximately 120 grams each, then form into patties.
- Cook ground beef sausage to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit (71 degrees Celsius).
- Low heat is best. Breakfast sausage often contains sugar or maple syrup, which can cause it to brown or burn quickly. Medium-low heat helps it cook through evenly.
- Rest before serving. Let cooked patties rest for 1–2 minutes to retain juices.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
