This homemade Italian Beef Sausage is a flavorful and easy substitute for traditional pork sausage. Made with simple pantry spices and ground beef, it delivers a perfectly seasoned classic Italian sausage taste. Add this to pasta, soups, casseroles, pizza, or any recipe that calls for Italian sausage.

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Why you’ll love this Italian Beef Sausage
- Quick and easy to make with simple ingredients
- A great pork-free alternative
- Freezer-friendly, making it great for meal prep
- Perfect for pasta dishes, soups, casseroles, and pizza.
This recipe would work great in my Zuppa Toscana, Rotel Dip, and Lasagna Soup.
How to make Italian beef sausage

Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or to a large bowl.
Mix until the spices and beef are thoroughly combined. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the seasoned beef and cook, breaking it up as it browns, until fully cooked and no longer pink.

To Store:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To Freeze:
Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Be sure to label and date the container. To thaw, place it in the refrigerator overnight.
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Italian Beef Sausage (Easy to Make)
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free
Description
This homemade Italian beef sausage is an easy-to-make pork-free substitute that’s perfect for pasta, soups, casseroles, pizza, and more.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon basil
- ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or to a large bowl.
- Mix until the spices and beef are thoroughly combined.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned beef and cook, breaking it up as it browns, until fully cooked and no longer pink.
Notes
To Store: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To Freeze: Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Be sure to label and date the container. To thaw, place it in the refrigerator overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 143
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 366.6 mg
- Fat: 3.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.3 g
- Protein: 25.1 g
- Cholesterol: 67.8 mg






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