Beef Sausage Gravy

Basic Country Beef Breakfast Sausage:

1 lb lean ground beef

2 tsp chopped fresh sage

½ tsp rubbed sage

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

½ tsp salt

¼ to 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper

Gravy Ingredients:

2 tbsp olive oil

¼ cup flour

3 cups skim milk

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp pepper

Serving suggestions: warmed buttermilk biscuits, toasted English muffins, or steamed asparagus (optional)

Basic Country Beef Breakfast Sausage:

Combine 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner), 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage or 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium high heat until hot. Add sausage mixture; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 1/2-inch crumbles and stirring 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.

Beef Sausage Gravy:

Prepare Basic Country Beef Breakfast Sausage. Remove from skillet; keep warm.

Heat oil in same skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour; cook and stir 4 minutes. Stir in milk; bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat; simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally. Stir in sausage, salt and pepper. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until beef is heated through, stirring occasionally.

Serve over biscuits, muffins or asparagus, as desired.

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