Skillet Ground Beef Breakfast Sausage (or Blackstone Griddle) (2024)

When you want a hearty breakfast that is sure to satisfy, turn to this Beef Breakfast Sausage recipe. Perfectly seasoned beef patties pack all the flavor of your favorite sausage without unwanted ingredients. Sear them on your Blackstone griddle or stovetop. Either way, you’ve got delicious beef sausage the whole family will adore. Let’s get this day started, shall we?

I am all for convenience, but sometimes DIY really is better. This Beef Breakfast Sausage recipe is the perfect example.

It is super easy to make, incredibly delicious, and perfect for meal prep.

Plus, it is a great way to control what goes into your food. Say goodbye to processed meat - healthy breakfast meats don’t get any better than this!

I hope you enjoy this beef breakfast sausage recipe! If you try it, please come back and leave me a comment letting me know how it turned out for you.

Enjoy!

Ingredients for Making This Beef Breakfast Sausage Recipe

• Ground Beef: I used 80/20 ground beef for this recipe. You can use leaner beef if you’d like, but I find that the fat content in 80/20 ground beef provides the best flavor and texture.
• Spices: This recipe combines garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried sage, dried thyme, and crushed red pepper flakes to achieve the perfect flavor. I also add a teaspoon of sea salt to help bring out all the flavors. (Kosher salt works as well.) If you like, you could use black pepper in place or in addition to the crushed red pepper flakes.
• Oil: I like to use avocado or olive oil when cooking this beef breakfast sausage. Any cooking oil will work, so use whatever you have on hand. You can also cook in a mixture of oil and butter.

Tips & Tricks for Making Homemade Beef Breakfast Sausage

• The ground beef you use should be at least 80/20. I find that this gives the sausage the best flavor and texture.
• Be sure to mix the spices in a small bowl before adding them to the ground beef. This will help ensure that they are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
• When shaping the sausage mixture, use your hands to form them into tight discs. This will help prevent them from falling apart when cooking.
• Cook the beef sausage over medium heat to medium-high heat so that the exterior can brown and crisp up without overcooking the interior.
• Feel free to adjust the breakfast sausage seasoning to your liking. A teaspoon of minced onion, oregano, or marjoram are all great substitutions. You can add brown sugar for a sweeter homemade sausage and use pre-made seasoning blends.
• For a pop of fresh flavor, use 1 ½ tablespoons of minced fresh sage in place of the dried.

Serving Suggestions

These beef breakfast sausage patties are delicious on their own, but they are also excellent served with eggs, pancakes, or waffles.

Try serving them with a side of Blackstone potatoes or sweet potato fries.

Frequently Asked Questions

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• Skillet or Blackstone Griddle
• Instant Read Thermometer

Storage

These beef breakfast sausage patties can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

To reheat, cook the patties in a skillet over medium heat until they are heated. You could also reheat them in the microwave.

How to Make Ground Beef Breakfast Sausage

First, start by mixing the sausage spices.

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, sage, thyme, salt, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl.

Next, use your hands to form the mixture into small patties. I like to make mine about 2 ounces each. A biscuit cutter can be helpful in forming the patties.

Once the patties are formed, you can cook them in a large nonstick skillet or on a griddle over medium heat. I find that this gives the sausage the best flavor and texture.

Be sure to cook the patties until they are browned outside and cooked to the center. I recommend cooking them for 4-5 minutes per side.

How to Cook Breakfast Sausage on a Blackstone Griddle

Cooking griddle breakfast sausage couldn’t be easier. (Best of all, you can cook the rest of your breakfast alongside it!)

Simply preheat the griddle to medium heat, add your sausage patties and cook for 4-5 minutes per side. That’s it!

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