Grilled breakfast sausage in a cast iron skillet, on a white/blue towel, sitting on a wood table.

Basic Country Beef Breakfast Sausage

Name: Basic Country Beef Breakfast Sausage
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Beef
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground Beef (96% lean); 2 tsp chopped fresh sage or 1/2 tsp rubbed sage; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 to 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper

Recipe and Photo Courtesy of BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com

Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 30 - 120 minutes
Cook Time: 50 - 60 minutes

Ingredients:

1 lb	Ground Beef (96% lean)
2 tsp	Chopped Fresh Sage or 1/2 tsp Rubbed Sage
1 tsp	Garlic Powder
1 tsp	Onion Powder
1/2 tsp	Salt
1/4 to 1/2 tsp	Crushed Red Pepper

Directions:

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.
Preheat your grill to medium-high. Add patties; grill 10 to 12 minutes or until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally.
Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.
To prepare crumbles: on your grills side burner, 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.
Cook's Tip: Two to 2-1/2 cups fully cooked sausage crumbles can be frozen for 3 to 4 months. To use, heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add frozen crumbles and cook 6 to 9 minutes or until crumbles reach 165°F, stirring occasionally.