Slow-Cooked Sausage Curry with Potatoes
A comforting Australian-style sausage curry simmered slowly with tender potatoes and warming spices for a rich, flavorful one-pot dinner. This australian-inspired comfort food ready in about 70 minutes pairs links (about 1 lb) pork sausages, large onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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 links (about 1 lb) pork sausages
- 3 medium (about 2 cups) potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy-based pot over medium heat. Add 8 pork sausages whole and brown on all sides for 6-8 minutes, then remove and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 large diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons curry powder, and 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Stir in 2 tablespoons tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, then add 3 peeled and diced medium potatoes, 1 cup chicken stock, and 1 cup coconut milk. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Step 4: Return the browned sausages to the pot, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 45 minutes until potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Step 5: Sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander over the curry before serving with steamed rice or crusty bread.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Slow-Cooked Sausage Curry with Potatoes take to make?
Total time is about 70 minutes (15 min prep + 55 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 Sausage Curry with Potatoes?
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 large onion, diced from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Cooked Sausage Curry with Potatoes?
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 Sausage Curry with Potatoes 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 Sausage Curry with Potatoes?
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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