Traditional Australian Curried Sausages with Onion Gravy
A beloved old-school Australian dish featuring sausages simmered in a rich, mildly spiced curry and onion gravy, perfect for hearty dinners. This australian-inspired comfort food ready in about 50 minutes pairs large pork sausages, medium, thinly sliced yellow onion, vegetable oil 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.
Ingredients
- 8 large pork sausages
- 2 medium, thinly sliced yellow onion
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp mild curry powder
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce (ketchup)
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp cornflour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp, chopped for garnish fresh parsley
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 8 large pork sausages and brown evenly on all sides for 8-10 minutes. Remove sausages and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same skillet, add 2 medium thinly sliced yellow onions and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until soft and golden.
- Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp mild curry powder and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add 1/2 cup tomato sauce, 2 cups beef stock, and 1 cup water, stirring to combine.
- Step 4: Return the sausages to the skillet, cover, and simmer gently for 20 minutes until sausages are cooked through and gravy thickens.
- Step 5: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp cornflour with 3 tbsp cold water to make a slurry. Stir slurry into the gravy and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Step 6: Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and serve over mashed potatoes or buttered bread.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Traditional Australian Curried Sausages with Onion Gravy take to make?
Total time is about 50 minutes (10 min prep + 40 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 Traditional 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 large pork sausages from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Traditional 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 Traditional 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 Traditional Australian Curried Sausages with Onion Gravy?
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.
