Slow Cooker Australian Curried Sausages with Onion Gravy

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Traditional Australian curried sausages simmered slowly in a rich onion and tomato gravy, perfect for comforting family dinners. This australian-inspired pork ready in about 255 minutes pairs large (about 500g) beef sausages, medium, 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 450 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: 15 min Cook: 240 min Serves 4 Australian cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 8 beef sausages and brown for 5-6 minutes until golden on all sides but not cooked through, then transfer to slow cooker.
  2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 2 thinly sliced yellow onions and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté over medium heat for 6-7 minutes until onions are soft and translucent.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp tomato paste and 2 tbsp mild curry powder, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle 2 tbsp plain flour over the mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for another minute to form a roux.
  5. Step 5: Gradually whisk in 2 cups beef broth and add 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 3 minutes until thickened.
  6. Step 6: Pour this gravy over the sausages in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours until sausages are tender and sauce thickens.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Slow Cooker Australian Curried Sausages with Onion Gravy take to make?

Total time is about 255 minutes (15 min prep + 240 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 Cooker Australian Curried Sausages with 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 Cooker Australian Curried Sausages with 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 Cooker Australian Curried Sausages with 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 Cooker Australian Curried Sausages with 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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