Sunny's Sweet and Spicy Breakfast Sausage

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, fennel seed, paprika, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

2. 2

   Break the beef into chunks and add to a large bowl.

3. 3

   Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over the top then with your hand gently mix the beef until the seasoning is evenly distributed.

4. 4

   Divide the mixture into 8 even portions and roll gently into balls.

5. 5

   Place back in the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

6. 6

   Remove the sausage from the refrigerator and one by one place each ball between 2 sheets of parchment paper.

7. 7

   Using a meat pounder, flatten out the sausage balls into 1/8-inch thick patties.

8. 8

   In a large saute pan or griddle over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and cook the sausage patties in batches.

9. 9

   Sear on one side until caramelized and golden on the bottom, about 2 minutes, then flip to cook just a minute more on the other side.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.