Slow Cooker Sausage Casserole
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
3 servings
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Calories
565 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
British
Slow Cooker Sausage Casserole
Description
The Slow Cooker Sausage Casserole recipe starts by browning pork sausages in olive oil to seal flavor and improve texture. Aromatic vegetables such as shallots, carrots, celery, leeks, and red bell pepper are briefly cooked to soften and then combined with canned chopped tomatoes, baked beans, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, tomato puree, and boiling water. This mixture simmers in a slow cooker for several hours, allowing ingredients to blend into a thick, savory stew.
The casserole develops a rich depth with the combination of tomato-based liquids and hearty sausages, while the variety of vegetables adds body and sweetness. The baked beans contribute additional texture and protein. The Worcestershire sauce introduces umami complexity.
This casserole can be served as a standalone meal or accompanied by mashed potatoes or crusty bread. It also allows customization such as adding chopped potatoes directly into the stew or incorporating bacon for extra richness. Adjust seasonings or add chili for a spiced version.
For storing, leftovers keep well refrigerated for several days. If the stew is too thin after cooking, thickening with gravy granules helps achieve desired consistency. Using gluten-free sausages and Worcestershire sauce makes it suitable for gluten-sensitive diets.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 pork sausages
- 4 shallot diced
- 2 carrot peeled and diced
- 1 celery diced, rib
- 1 leek finely sliced
- 1 red bell pepper
- 400 g tomato canned, chopped
- 410 g baked beans
- 100 ml beef stock
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato puree
- 100 ml water boiling
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon Olive oil in a frying pan and add 6 Pork sausages. Brown them for 2-3 minutes, turning often. Add them to the slow cooker.
- Add 2 Carrot, 4 Shallots, 1 Leek, 1 Red bell pepper and 1 Celery rib to the pan and cook for 2 minutes.
- Put the vegetables into the slow cooker.
- Deglaze the pan with 100 ml Boiling water then add 100 ml Beef stock and 1 tablespoon Tomato puree. Heat and stir. Add to the slow cooker.
- Add 400 g Chopped tomatoes and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
- Add 410 g Baked beans, mix well and cook for a further 1 hour on high or 2 hours on low.
Notes
- Browning sausages before slow cooking enhances texture and flavor depth.
- Add chopped potatoes into the stew to make a more complete meal instead of serving on mashed potatoes.
- Include chopped red chili or switch herbs for a personalized spice or herb balance.
- Use gluten-free sausages and Worcestershire sauce to make the dish gluten-free.
- Adding cooked bacon with sausages increases richness and flavor complexity.
- If stew is watery after cooking, thicken with gravy granules to preferred consistency.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 565 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 565kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 2359mg | 98% |
| Potassium | 1742mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 8883IU | 178% |
| Vitamin C | 77mg | 86% |
| Calcium | 183mg | 18% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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