Slow-Cooked Australian Curried Sausages with Tomato and Onion Gravy

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Classic Aussie comfort food featuring juicy sausages simmered in a rich tomato and onion curry sauce, perfect for cozy dinners. This australian-inspired pork ready in about 45 minutes pairs links (about 1.5 lbs) 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 500 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Australian cuisine 500 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add 8 pork sausages and brown them evenly on all sides for about 6-8 minutes, then remove and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 large thinly sliced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 5 minutes until onions are soft and translucent.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp tomato paste and 2 tbsp curry powder, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant. Add 2 cups beef broth, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce. Stir well and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Return the browned sausages to the pot, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer gently for 20 minutes until the sausages are cooked through and the sauce thickens to a rich gravy consistency.
  5. Step 5: Serve the curried sausages hot with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Slow-Cooked Australian Curried Sausages with Tomato and Onion Gravy take to make?

Total time is about 45 minutes (10 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 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 Slow-Cooked Australian 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 Slow-Cooked Australian 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 Slow-Cooked Australian 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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