Oven-Baked Curried Sausages with Tomato and Onion Gravy
A classic Australian comfort food where juicy pork sausages simmer in a spiced tomato and onion curry gravy, baked to meld flavors. This australian-inspired pork ready in about 55 minutes pairs sausages (about 1 lb) pork sausages, large, thinly sliced yellow onion, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, 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
- 6 sausages (about 1 lb) pork sausages
- 1 large, thinly sliced yellow onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped, for garnish fresh coriander (cilantro)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large ovenproof skillet, heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil over medium heat. Add 6 pork sausages and brown on all sides for 6-8 minutes. Remove sausages and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 large thinly sliced yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until soft and translucent. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 3 tbsp tomato paste and 2 tbsp curry powder, stirring constantly for 2 minutes until spices bloom and paste darkens.
- Step 4: Pour in 1 cup beef stock and 1/2 cup water, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Stir in 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring mixture to a simmer.
- Step 5: Return sausages to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake uncovered for 25 minutes until sausages are cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Step 6: Remove from oven and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Oven-Baked Curried Sausages with Tomato and Onion Gravy take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (15 min prep + 40 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 Oven-Baked Curried Sausages with Tomato and Onion Gravy?
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 minced garlic cloves from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Oven-Baked Curried Sausages with Tomato and Onion Gravy?
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 Oven-Baked Curried Sausages with Tomato and Onion Gravy for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Oven-Baked Curried Sausages with Tomato and Onion Gravy?
Australian pork 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.
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