Description
Discover the best homemade beef sausage recipes with step-by-step instructions, flavorful seasonings, and multiple cooking methods. Perfect for grilling, pan-frying, or adding to your favorite dishes!
Ingredients
Ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat) – 2 lbs
Garlic powder – 1 tsp
Onion powder – 1 tsp
Paprika (smoked or regular) – 2 tsp
Salt – 1 ½ tsp
Black pepper – 1 tsp
Crushed red pepper flakes – ½ tsp (optional)
Brown sugar – 1 tsp
Dried oregano – 1 tsp
Ground coriander – 1 tsp
Ice-cold water – ¼ cup
Natural sausage casings – As needed (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the meat by ensuring the ground beef is cold before mixing for better texture
Mix the spices in a small bowl to ensure even distribution
Blend the meat and spices by sprinkling the seasoning mix over the beef and mixing thoroughly with your hands
Add ice-cold water to help bind the ingredients together
Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least one hour to allow flavors to develop
Shape the sausages into patties, logs, or stuff them into natural casings
Cook immediately using your preferred method or store for later use
Notes
For juicier sausages, use 20% fat content or add a tablespoon of olive oil
For extra flavor, let the sausage mixture rest in the fridge overnight before cooking
Keep fresh sausages in the fridge for up to three days or freeze for up to three months
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fry, Grill, Bake, Smoke
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sausage
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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