Description
Classic British comfort food featuring browned sausages served with creamy mashed potatoes and a rich onion gravy, accompanied by peas. This easy one-pan recipe delivers hearty flavors in just 25 minutes, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Sausages and Gravy
- 1/2 tbsp oil
- 8 sausages of choice (pork, beef, or chicken)
- 1 large onion, halved and finely sliced (yellow, white, or brown)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp plain flour
- 2 cups beef stock or broth
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Accompaniments
- Mashed potato
- Peas
Instructions
- Cook sausages: Heat 1/2 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or fry pan over medium-high heat. Add the sausages and cook, turning frequently, until browned all over and cooked through, about 8 minutes depending on size.
- Remove sausages: Transfer the cooked sausages onto a plate and turn the heat down to medium.
- Ensure enough oil: Check that about 2 tablespoons of oil remain in the skillet. If there’s less, add a bit of butter or oil to make up the difference for sautéing the vegetables.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add the finely sliced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is golden brown, about 4 minutes.
- Cook flour: Sprinkle the plain flour over the onions and garlic, mix well, and cook for 2 minutes stirring constantly to remove the raw flour taste.
- Add beef stock gradually: Pour in about 3/4 cup of beef broth first, stirring to form a thick mixture with the onions. Then add the remaining beef broth and combine thoroughly. Use a whisk to smooth out any lumps.
- Thicken gravy: Let the gravy simmer, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes until it thickens slightly, though it should still be a bit thinner than desired as it will thicken further when served.
- Season gravy: Stir in salt and black pepper, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve: Plate the sausages and pour over plenty of onion gravy. Serve alongside creamy mashed potatoes and peas. For a low-carb option, substitute mashed potatoes with creamy cauliflower mash.
Notes
- Choose sausages according to dietary preferences; pork and beef are traditional, but chicken or vegetarian sausages also work.
- Any type of onion (yellow, white, or brown) can be used — avoid sweet onions as they are less suited for gravy.
- For a smoother gravy, whisk continuously while adding stock to prevent lumps.
- Adjust seasoning toward the end to suit personal taste.
- Leftover gravy can be refrigerated and reheated gently with a splash of stock or water.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
