Slow-Cooked Sausage Curry with Sweet Potatoes
A comforting slow-cooked curry featuring Australian pork sausages simmered with sweet potatoes and fragrant spices for a hearty weeknight dinner. This australian-inspired slow cooker ready in about 375 minutes pairs large, chopped onion, minced garlic cloves, fresh, 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 medium, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes sweet potato
- 1 large, chopped onion
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp fresh, grated ginger
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 14 oz (400 g) canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh coriander
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 8 sliced pork sausages and brown them for 5-6 minutes until golden on all sides. Transfer to slow cooker.
- Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 large chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp curry powder and cook for 1 minute to release flavors.
- Step 4: Transfer onion mixture to the slow cooker with sausages. Add 2 diced medium sweet potatoes, 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 1 cup coconut milk, 1 cup chicken stock, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 5: Stir gently to combine all ingredients, cover, and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Step 6: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander alongside steamed rice or crusty bread.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Slow-Cooked Sausage Curry with Sweet Potatoes 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 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, chopped onion from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Cooked Sausage Curry with Sweet 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 Sweet Potatoes 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 Potatoes?
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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