Hairy Bikers Sausage Casserole​ Recipe

This comforting hearty Hairy Bikers Sausage Casserole Recipe is made with thick pork sausages, smoky bacon, and rich tomatoes and ready in 60 minutes. The thick gravy bubbles down until the sausages are tender and coated in a deeply savory sauce. I always serve this with a mountain of creamy mash to soak up every last drop.

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Why This Classic Works

I used to think a quick sausage stew would always taste thin and watery. I learned that browning the sausages and bacon first builds a deep flavor base that carries the whole dish.

Letting it simmer uncovered for the last fifteen minutes reduces the sauce into a thick, glossy gravy. It is the kind of robust dinner that feels like a warm hug on a cold night.

Hairy Bikers Sausage Casserole Recipe Ingredients

• 8 thick pork sausages
• 4 rashers smoked back bacon, chopped
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery sticks, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 400g tin chopped tomatoes
• 400g tin cannellini beans, drained
• 300ml chicken stock
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

How To Make Hairy Bikers Sausage Casserole Recipe

1. Brown the meat: Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole dish over medium heat. Fry the sausages and bacon for 8 to 10 minutes until evenly browned, then remove them to a plate.
2. Soften the vegetables: In the same dish, add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes until soft, then stir in the garlic and smoked paprika for 1 minute.
3. Combine and simmer: Return the sausages and bacon to the pan. Pour in the chopped tomatoes, beans, chicken stock, and thyme.
4. Thicken the sauce: Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer gently for 45 minutes until the sauce is thick and rich.

Recipe Tips

• Brown the sausages well: Getting a good crust on the sausages adds essential depth to the final gravy.
• Use quality sausages: Cheap sausages will leak water and fat, ruining the texture of the sauce.
• Thicken naturally: Mashing a few of the cannellini beans against the side of the pot helps thicken the broth.

What To Serve With Sausage Casserole

This hearty stew cries out for creamy mashed potatoes or thick slices of crusty bread. You can also serve it over buttered pasta or roasted root vegetables for a satisfying meal.

How To Store

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze this casserole for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently on the stove.

FAQs

Can I use different beans?

Yes, butter beans or kidney beans work just as well as cannellini beans.

Can I make this in a slow cooker?

Absolutely. Brown the meat first, then cook everything on low for 6 hours.

Do I need to prick the sausages?

It is not necessary if you are browning them slowly, but pricking prevents them from bursting.

Nutrition

• Calories: 480 kcal
• Total Fat: 28g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Cholesterol: 65mg
• Sodium: 950mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 32g
• Protein: 24g

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