Slow-Cooked Curried Sausages with Creamy Mashed Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

A comforting Australian classic featuring tender pork sausages simmered in a rich curry sauce, served with buttery mashed potatoes. This Australian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs pork sausages, olive oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 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

• 8 sausages (about 1 lb) pork sausages
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp mild curry powder
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 lbs, peeled and cubed potatoes
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp salt (for potatoes)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 8 pork sausages and brown on all sides for 5-6 minutes. Remove sausages and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 large diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until onions are translucent and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp mild curry powder and 2 tbsp tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute to release the spices' aroma.
4. Step 4: Pour in 2 cups beef broth, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir well to combine.
5. Step 5: Return the sausages to the skillet, cover, and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and flavors to meld.
6. Step 6: Meanwhile, place 2 lbs peeled and cubed potatoes in a large pot of salted water (1 tsp salt). Bring to a boil and cook for 15-18 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
7. Step 7: Drain potatoes and return them to the pot. Add 4 tbsp butter and 1/2 cup milk. Mash until smooth and creamy.
8. Step 8: Serve the curried sausages hot over a generous portion of mashed potatoes.