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BritishSausage Casserole
A hearty one-pot of sausages braised with beans and vegetables, from a budget tinned-bean bake to a chef-level cassoulet-style braise with Toulouse sausages and cider.
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Budget version
Value sausages, tinned beans and a stock-cube gravy.
Per serving£1.55
Total cost£6.20
Time50 min
Ingredients for 4
- 8 value pork sausages
- 1 onion , sliced
- 400 g baked beans
- 400 g chopped tomatoes
- 300 ml chicken stock , from a cube
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
- salt and pepper , to taste
Method
- Brown the sausages all over in the oil, then set aside.
- Fry the onion in the same pan until softened.
- Add the tomatoes, stock and herbs and bring to a simmer.
- Return the sausages and cook gently for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the baked beans, warm through, season and serve.
Equipment
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Value sausages, tinned beans and a stock-cube gravy.
Better
Butcher's sausages, cannellini beans, smoked paprika and red wine.
Ultimate
Toulouse sausages, haricot beans, cider and a herby breadcrumb crust.
