Delicious Beef Sausage Recipes at Home
Craving bold flavors? These beef sausage recipes are packed with savory goodness! Easy to make and delicious, they’re perfect for any meal or occasion!
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl For combining the sausage mixture.
- Sausage Stuffer or Piping Bag For filling the casings.
- Meat Grinder (Optional) If grinding your own beef and fat.
- Cutting Board & Sharp Knife For chopping garlic and herbs.
- Measuring Cups & Spoons For accurate portioning of spices.
- Grill, Skillet, or Oven For cooking the sausages.
- Tongs To flip the sausages while cooking.
- Instant-Read Thermometer To check internal temperature for doneness.
- Plate or Platter For resting and serving the sausages.
Ingredients
For the Sausage Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio
- ½ lb beef fat or substitute with 80/20 ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for spice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup cold water
- Natural hog casings rinsed and soaked
For Cooking & Serving:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for grilling or frying
- Mustard ketchup, or BBQ sauce (optional)
- Buns sauerkraut, or caramelized onions for serving
Instructions
Prepare the Sausage Mixture:
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, beef fat, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Mix well using your hands until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Gradually add cold water while mixing to ensure moisture and binding.
Stuff the Sausages:
- Attach a sausage stuffer or use a piping bag to fill the hog casings with the sausage mixture.
- Twist into 4-5 inch sausages and tie the ends securely.
Rest the Sausages:
- Let the sausages rest in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours (or overnight) to allow the flavors to meld.
Cook the Sausages:
- Grill Method: Preheat the grill to medium heat and cook the sausages for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally until evenly browned and fully cooked (internal temperature of 160°F / 71°C).
- Pan-Fry Method: Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the sausages over medium heat for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally.
Serve & Enjoy:
- Serve hot with buns, mustard, ketchup, sauerkraut, or caramelized onions.
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Notes
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~390 kcal
- Protein: ~25g
- Carbohydrates: ~2g
- Fiber: ~0.5g
- Sugar: ~1g
- •Fat: ~30g
- Saturated Fat: ~12g
- Sodium: ~750mg
- Iron: ~3mg
- Potassium: ~350mg