Cajun Style Beef Sausage

Use Cajun Style Beef Sausage to make a delicious Beef Muffuletta Burger.

Yield: about 2 1/2 cups crumbles or 4 patties

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (93% lean or leaner)
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
2. 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 for 10 to 12 minutes or until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160 degrees F, turning occasionally.
3. To make crumbles, heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add sausage mixture; cook for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 1/2 inch crumbles, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition

Per serving using 93% lean ground beef: 182 calories; 8g fat (3g saturated fat; 3g monounsaturated fat); 76mg cholesterol; 372mg sodium; 1g carbohydrate; 0.3g fiber; 25g protein; 6.1mg niacin; 0.4mg vitamin B6; 2.3mcg vitamin B12; 2.9mg iron; 18.0mcg selenium; 5.9mg zinc; 78.7mg choline

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Texas Beef Council