Homemade Sausages

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons dried sage
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 pounds ground beef

Directions

1. Stir the brown sugar, sage, salt, basil, black pepper, onion powder, marjoram, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl. Place the ground beef in a large bowl; mix the spice blend into the ground beef with your hands until evenly integrated. Refrigerate for 24 hours to let the flavors blend.
2. Divide the ground beef mixture into 8 patties.
3. Place a large skillet over medium heat; cook the patties in the skillet until firm, hot, and cooked in the center, 5 to 7 minutes per side.
   
   I only cooked half the mixture-- I made the rest into meatballs for dinner!