Hairy Bikers' Sausage Casserole Recipe
The Hairy Bikers' Sausage Casserole Recipe is a warm, comforting dish perfect for family meals. It is hearty, filling and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 8 pork sausages
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 carrots sliced
- 2 celery sticks sliced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 can chopped tomatoes 400g
- 1 tablespoon tomato puree
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Brown the Sausages
- Heat olive oil in a large casserole dish over medium heat. Add sausages and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside. This seals in flavor and makes them juicy.
Cook the Vegetables
- In the same dish, add chopped onion, garlic, carrots, celery and red pepper. Stir occasionally and cook for 5–7 minutes until softened. This builds the base flavor.
Add Spices
- Sprinkle thyme and smoked paprika over the vegetables. Stir well. Cook for 1 minute to release the aroma. Spices make the casserole aromatic and delicious.
Add Tomatoes and Stock
- Pour in chopped tomatoes, tomato puree and stock. Stir everything together. Bring to a gentle simmer. This forms the rich, tasty sauce for the casserole.
Return Sausages to the Dish
- Place the browned sausages back into the casserole. Cover with a lid or foil. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 40–45 minutes. The sausages will cook through and absorb the flavors.
Season and Garnish
- Check seasoning and add salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle fresh parsley over the casserole. Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread. Enjoy every bite!
Notes
- Use pork or beef sausages according to preference.
- Add potatoes or sweet potatoes for extra heartiness.
- Include mushrooms or peas for more vegetables.
- Use smoked sausage for deeper flavor.
- Add a splash of red wine to the sauce for richness.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.