Reasons To Cook With Sausage Instead Of Ground Beef

Ground beef is the basis of so many delicious meals. There is chili, lasagna, and even tacos, pasta dishes, and nachos that are the regular time honored favorites. But if a different taste and appeal is desired, substituting sausage for that ground beef might make a regular favorite one that everyone clamors for time after time.

Ground sausage come in so many flavors, so it broadens recipes in lots of different ways. Italian, Polish, chorizo, and even ground seasoned turkey can embellish the flavor of even chili, and that regular spaghetti sauce to a whole new level. Starting with ground sausage directly from the butcher is really ideal, but there are some great selections in the sausage and bacon section that are comparable, and can be whipped up quickly for a great meal.

Using sausage as a ground beef substitute means that it should be cooked longer for doneness, and completely drained before adding it to the rest of the ingredients. It is seasoned more robustly than ground beef, so be sure to adjust salt, pepper, and other additional seasonings in the recipe as well.

Finally, it is not a bad idea to use both ground beef and sausage in chilis, spaghetti, and lasagna. They will keep coming back for more, every time.