Half-Beef and Half-Pork Sausages
Flavorful sausages made with equal parts ground beef and pork, seasoned with smoked paprika and served with roasted vegetables. This american-inspired sheet pan ready in about 50 minutes pairs ground beef, ground pork, diced onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup, diced onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1, sliced bell peppers
- 1, sliced zucchini
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, pork, onion, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Step 2: Shape mixture into 8-10 sausages, using parchment paper or a silicone mold to form uniform shapes.
- Step 3: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausages and cook 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- Step 4: While sausages cook, heat olive oil in another skillet. Add bell peppers and zucchini, sauté 5-7 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
- Step 5: Serve sausages with roasted vegetables, accompanied by a side of mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Half-Beef and Half-Pork Sausages take to make?
Total time is about 50 minutes (20 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Half-Beef and Half-Pork Sausages?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ground beef from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Half-Beef and Half-Pork Sausages?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Half-Beef and Half-Pork Sausages for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Half-Beef and Half-Pork Sausages?
American sheet pan like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
The aroma while cooking this was absolutely heavenly.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
- ★★★☆☆
Decent recipe but nothing special. Might try a different version.
