Bangers and Mash Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
23 mins
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Additional Time
5 mins
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Total Time
38 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
788 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Bangers and Mash Recipe
Description
This Bangers and Mash recipe balances tender steamed potatoes mashed with butter and milk against pan-seared Irish bangers cooked alongside garlic and onion for extra aroma and caramelization. The cooking liquid in the pot is deglazed with beef broth, Guinness beer, and Worcestershire sauce to form a robust gravy base. Cornstarch is added to thicken it, producing a glossy, flavorful sauce that complements the sausages and mash.
The sausages provide a savory, lightly spiced element, while the creamy mashed potatoes offer a soft, comforting texture. The Guinness adds depth and subtle bitterness to the gravy, creating a traditional Irish pub flavor profile. The mixture of cornstarch and butter in the mash creates a creamy consistency that balances heartier components.
This dish is well suited as a filling main course on its own, pairing rich meat and creamy potatoes with the dark, tangy sauce. It highlights classic Irish flavors and rustic preparation methods that emphasize layering ingredients in the Instant Pot to build aroma and taste.
If you prefer, substitute all beef broth instead of Guinness for a milder gravy. Testing in a 6-quart Instant Pot was done; other sizes or models may affect cooking times and results.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potato
- 2 Tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 6 Irish bangers or other sausage
- 1 onion chopped, large
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup Guinness beer
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the potatoes into cubes about 3/4 of an inch. Peel if desired. Put the potatoes in an Instant Pot steamer basket.
- Set the Instant Pot on Saute mode and let it heat for 2 minutes. Add the oil along with the bangers, garlic and onion. Stir, turning the sausage occasionally for 5 minutes.
- Turn the Instant Pot off and add the beef broth. Stir to deglaze the Instant Pot, making sure there are no bits of onion or sausage stuck to the bottom. Add the Guinness and Worcestershire sauce.
- Put a trivet in the Instant Pot and place the steamer basket with the potatoes on top. Put the lid on the Instant Pot, making sure the seal is in place and the valve is closed.
- Set the Instant Pot for Manual, high pressure for 8 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes for pressure to be reached.
- When the pressure cooker finished let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes. Then do a quick release of the remaining pressure.
- Take the potatoes off the trivet and put aside for a few minutes. Place the sausages on a serving platter.
- Mix the cornstarch with 2 Tablespoons of cold water to form a cornstarch slurry. Stir it into the Instant Pot. Turn the Instant Pot on Saute mode and let it cook, stirring occasionally for 3 minutes to thicken the gravy.
- Add the potatoes to a bowl along with the milk, butter, salt and pepper. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes.
- Serve the sausage and potatoes with the onion gravy.
Notes
- If Irish bangers are unavailable, use mild flavored sausage as a substitute.
- Substituting all beef broth for Guinness will yield a less bitter gravy variant.
- This recipe was tested using a 6-quart Instant Pot; variations in size or model may require slight adjustments in cooking times.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 788 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 788kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 53g | 82% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 1766mg | 74% |
| Potassium | 1400mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 479IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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