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Ground Beef Breakfast Sausage

Cultural Context

Ground beef breakfast sausage is a staple in American breakfast cuisine, often served alongside eggs and pancakes. It embodies the hearty, satisfying flavors that characterize traditional breakfast fare. While originally made with pork, variations using beef have gained popularity, especially among those seeking alternatives. Today, this dish is enjoyed in many households across the country, often customized with various spices and herbs to suit personal tastes.

AmericanUSmain
25 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 pound ground beef
2 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar or lemon juice

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

sage

🥗Healthier: fresh parsley

💰Cheaper: dried oregano

Parsley adds freshness, while oregano is a cost-effective herb.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while white sugar is more affordable.

1

Start with 1 pound of ground beef.

2

Add 2 and 1/2 teaspoons of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the ground beef.

3

Add 1/2 teaspoon of red wine vinegar or lemon juice for tang.

4

Mix the ingredients until the meat becomes tacky and sticky, which takes about a couple of minutes.

5

Wrap the mixed meat in plastic wrap, shaping it into a roll.

6

Refrigerate the wrapped sausage for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to let the flavors meld.

7

In the morning, remove the sausage from the fridge and cut it into slices, ensuring to remove the plastic wrap.

8

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the sausage slices.

9

Cook the sausage until it reaches your desired doneness, aiming for medium to medium well.

Cooking Techniques

mixingpan-frying

Equipment Needed

skilletplastic wrap

Spice Level:

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Dietary

keto

Also Known As

beef sausagebreakfast sausage

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