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Ground Beef Sausage Recipe

Dive into flavor town with our summer beef sausage recipe! These sausages bring the heat with a tantalizing blend of spices, giving you a taste explosion in every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 pounds ground beef
  • 1/4 cup breadcumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Equipment

  • 1 Frying Pan or Skillet A non-stick frying pan or skillet is commonly used to cook beef sausages. It allows for even cookingand helps achieve a nice sear on the sausages.cooking and
  • 1 Tongs or Spatula Tongs or a spatula will come in handy for flipping the sausages as they cook. This helps ensure that allsides are evenly browned.all sides
  • 1 Cooking Oil Use a cooking oil with a high smoke point, such as vegetable oil or canola oil, to prevent thesausages from sticking to the pan and to promote even cooking.the sausages
  • 1 Meat Thermometer While not strictly necessary,a meat thermometer is a useful tool to check if the sausages are cooked to asafe internal temperature. The internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C).a safe
  • 10 Plate or Platter Have a plate or platter readyto transfer the cooked sausages. Let them rest for a few minutes before servingto allow the juices to redistributeready to
  • 1 Lid or Cover If you're cooking sausages on the stovetop, having a lid or cover for your pan can help trap heat and cook the sausages more quickly. It also helps prevent splattering.cook the
  • 1 Oven (Optional) If you prefer, you can also cook beef sausages in the oven. In this case, you'll need an oven-safe dish orbaking sheet.or baking
  • 1 Grill (Optional) If you want that smoky,grilled flavor, you can cook beef sausages on an outdoor grill. This requires additional equipment, like a grill and grilling utensils.

Method
 

  1. Prepare Casings: If using sausage casings, soak them in warm water according to the package instructions to make them pliable.water according
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  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, oregano, and thyme.
  3. Combine Thoroughly: Mix the ingredients thoroughly using your hands or a spoon. Ensure that the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
  4. Prepare Sausage Casings: If using casings, carefully slide them onto a sausage stuffer or use a funnel. Tie a knot at one end of the casing.
  5. Stuff the Casings: Using a sausage stuffer or funnel, feed the meat mixture into the casings. Twist the sausages at regular intervals (about 6 inches apart) and tie off the open end.6 inches
  6. Shape sausages (if not using casings): If not using casings, shape the meat mixture into sausage-like forms using your hands.
  7. Cooking Options:
    Grilling: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill sausages for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
    Pan-frying: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the sausages for about 15–20 minutes, turning them brown on all sides.
    Baking: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the sausages on a baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes.
  8. Check doneness: Ensure the sausages are cooked thoroughly by checking that the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  9. Serve: Once cooked, serve the beef sausages hot with your favorite sides.

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