Slow-Cooked Sausage Curry with Sweet Potato
A comforting slow-cooked curry featuring Australian pork sausages, tender sweet potatoes, and warm spices for a weeknight meal. This australian-inspired slow cooker ready in about 375 minutes pairs large, diced onion, minced garlic cloves, grated ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, 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, sliced into 1-inch pieces pork sausages
- 2 large, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes sweet potato
- 1 large, diced onion
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 400 ml can coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped, to garnish fresh coriander
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat and brown 8 sliced pork sausages for 4-5 minutes until golden on all sides, then transfer to the slow cooker.
- Step 2: In the same pan, add 1 large diced onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp curry powder and cook for 1 minute until the spices release their aroma.
- Step 4: Transfer the onion mixture to the slow cooker along with 2 diced large sweet potatoes, 400 ml can coconut milk, and 1 cup chicken stock.
- Step 5: Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, stir gently to combine.
- Step 6: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until sausages are cooked through and sweet potatoes are tender.
- Step 7: Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander before serving with steamed rice or warm bread.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Slow-Cooked Sausage Curry with Sweet Potato take to make?
Total time is about 375 minutes (15 min prep + 360 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 Sweet Potato?
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, diced onion from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Cooked Sausage Curry with Sweet Potato?
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 Sweet Potato for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). 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 Sweet Potato?
Australian slow cooker 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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