Slow-Cooked Australian Curried Sausages with Onion Gravy
Tender sausages simmered in a rich, mildly spiced curry sauce with caramelized onions, perfect for a comforting family dinner. This australian-inspired comfort food ready in about 50 minutes pairs links (about 500g) pork sausages, medium, thinly sliced 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 links (about 500g) pork sausages
- 2 medium, thinly sliced onion
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp mild curry powder
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups beef stock
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped (for garnish) fresh parsley
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 6 pork sausages and brown evenly for 5 minutes, turning occasionally until golden on all sides. Remove sausages and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same skillet, add 2 medium thinly sliced onions and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes until soft and caramelized, stirring occasionally.
- Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp mild curry powder to the onions, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
- Step 5: Sprinkle 2 tbsp plain flour over the mixture and stir continuously for 2 minutes to form a roux.
- Step 6: Gradually pour in 2 cups beef stock while stirring to avoid lumps, then season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 7: Return the sausages to the skillet, cover, and simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens and the sausages are cooked through.
- Step 8: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Slow-Cooked Australian Curried Sausages with Onion Gravy take to make?
Total time is about 50 minutes (15 min prep + 35 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 Slow-Cooked Australian Curried Sausages with 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 medium, thinly sliced onion from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Cooked Australian Curried Sausages with 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 Slow-Cooked Australian Curried Sausages with 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 Slow-Cooked Australian Curried Sausages with Onion Gravy?
Australian comfort food 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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