Basic Country Beef Breakfast Sausage Food

BASIC COUNTRY BEEF BREAKFAST SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Combine Ground Beef and seasonings in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
• To make patties, lightly shape sausage mixture into four 1/2-inch thick patties. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add patties; cook 10 to 12 minutes or until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally.
• To prepare crumbles, heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add sausage mixture; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 1/2-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally.

COUNTRY-STYLE BEEF BREAKFAST SAUSAGE

Steps:

• For fullest flavor, let these sausages sit overnight after mixed.
• Mix all spices into the meat and stir well with a wooden spoon, or hands.
• Form patties and cook like a hamburger in a skillet over medium high heat.
• To make sure the sausage is juicy "sear" both sides (on high heat) then reduce the the heat (medium or medium high) and finish the cooking. The well cooked outside will hold in the juices.

HOMEMADE BEEF BREAKFAST SAUSAGE PATTIES

Steps:

• Stir the brown sugar, sage, salt, basil, black pepper, onion powder, marjoram, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl. Place the ground beef in a large bowl; mix the spice blend into the ground beef with your hands until evenly integrated. Refrigerate for 24 hours to let the flavors blend.
• Divide the ground beef mixture into 8 patties.
• Place a large skillet over medium heat; cook the patties in the skillet until firm, hot, and cooked in the center, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).