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Homemade Beef Sausage

This homemade beef sausage is packed with flavor and perfect for grilling, frying, or adding to your favorite dishes.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, BBQ
Keyword: Beef, Homemade, Sausage
Servings: 6 sausages
Calories: 290kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Meat Grinder
  • Sausage Stuffer

Ingredients

Beef Sausage Mix

  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 fat ratio for best results
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika smoked for extra flavor
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional, for spice
  • 1/4 cup cold water helps bind the meat
  • 6 sausage casings natural or synthetic

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
  • Add cold water and mix until well combined.
  • Soak sausage casings in warm water for 10 minutes.
  • Using a sausage stuffer, fill the casings with the beef mixture and twist into individual sausages.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cooking to let flavors develop.
  • Cook sausages by grilling, pan-frying, or baking until fully cooked (internal temperature of 160°F or 71°C).

Notes

For extra juiciness, you can add a bit of beef fat or suet to the mixture.