Hairy Bikers Sausage Casserole Recipe

This Hairy Bikers’ Sausage Casserole is a hearty and rich recipe, which is made with good-quality pork sausages and butter beans. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, ready in about 55 minutes.

Hairy Bikers Sausage Casserole Recipe Ingredients

• 1–2 tbsp sunflower oil
• 12 good-quality pork sausages
• 6 rashers rindless streaky bacon, cut into 2.5cm/1in lengths
• 2 onions, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• ½–1 tsp hot chilli powder or smoked paprika
• 400g tin chopped tomatoes
• 300ml/10fl oz chicken stock
• 2 tbsp tomato purée
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp dark muscovado sugar
• 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
• 2 bay leaves
• 3–4 fresh thyme sprigs
• 100ml/3½fl oz red or white wine (optional)
• 400g tin butter beans or mixed beans, drained and rinsed
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• rice or rustic bread slices, to serve

How To Make Hairy Bikers Sausage Casserole Recipe

1. Brown the Sausages: Heat a tablespoon of the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and fry the sausages gently for 10 minutes, turning occasionally until nicely browned all over. Transfer to a large saucepan or a flameproof casserole dish and set aside.
2. Cook Bacon and Onions: Fry the bacon in the same frying pan until it starts to brown and crisp, then add it to the dish with the sausages. Add the onions to the pan and fry over a medium heat for 5 minutes until they start to soften. Add the garlic and cook for another 2–3 minutes until the onions are pale golden brown.
3. Build the Sauce: Sprinkle the chilli powder or paprika over the onions and cook for a few seconds. Stir in the tomatoes, stock, tomato purée, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and herbs. If using, pour in the wine and bring to a simmer.
4. Combine and Simmer: Carefully pour the tomato mixture into the pan with the sausages and bacon. Return to a simmer, then reduce the heat, cover the pan loosely with a lid, and let it simmer very gently for 20 minutes.
5. Add Beans and Thicken: Stir the drained beans into the casserole and continue to cook for 10 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
6. Season and Serve: Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve hot with rice or slices of rustic bread.

Recipe Tips

• Can I make this ahead of time? Yes, this is a great make-ahead meal. You can follow the instructions up to the first simmer (step 4), then let it cool and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat it to a simmer for 10 minutes before adding the beans and finishing the recipe.
• Does this casserole freeze well? Yes, it freezes perfectly. Let the finished casserole cool completely, then store it in an air-tight container for up to 3 months. Defrost it thoroughly before reheating until it’s piping hot.
• What’s the best pan to use? A large, wide, flameproof casserole dish or Dutch oven is ideal. It provides plenty of surface area for browning and allows the sauce to reduce and thicken efficiently.
• How do you get the most flavor? When you add the wine or stock after cooking the onions, use a wooden spoon to scrape up all the browned bits of sausage and bacon from the bottom of the pan. This is a technique called “deglazing” and it adds a huge amount of flavor to the sauce.

What To Serve With Sausage Casserole

This hearty one-pot meal is fantastic on its own or with simple accompaniments:

• Creamy mashed potatoes
• Steamed green beans or cabbage
• Crusty, toasted bread for dipping

How To Store Sausage Casserole

• Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors are often even better the next day.
• Freeze: Cool the casserole completely, then transfer to a freezer-safe container. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating gently on the stovetop.

Sausage Casserole Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 423 kcal
• Protein: 23.5g
• Carbohydrates: 16g (of which 9.5g sugars)
• Fat: 28.5g (of which 10g saturates)
• Fibre: 4.5g
• Salt: 2g

Nutrition information is per serving.

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Hairy Bikers Sausage Casserole Recipe

Author: Alex Saidani Cooking Method:Sautéing Cuisine:British Courses:Dinner

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 15 minutesCook time: 40 minutesRest time: minutesTotal time: 55 minutesCooking Temp:100 CServings:4 servingsEstimated Cost:25 $Calories:423 kcal Best Season:Summer

Description

A rich and hearty one-pot casserole with browned sausages, crispy bacon, and beans all simmered in a deep, savory tomato and herb sauce.

Ingredients

• 1–2 tbsp sunflower oil
• 12 good-quality pork sausages
• 6 rashers streaky bacon, chopped
• 2 onions, thinly sliced
• 400g tin chopped tomatoes
• ½–1 tsp hot chilli powder or smoked paprika
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 300ml chicken stock
• 2 tbsp tomato purée
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp dark muscovado sugar
• Mixed herbs, bay leaves, thyme
• 100ml red or white wine (optional)
• 400g tin butter beans, drained

Instructions

1. Brown sausages in oil, then set aside. Cook bacon in the same pan until crisp, then set aside with sausages.
2. Sauté onions and garlic in the remaining fat until golden.
3. Stir in spices, then add tomatoes, stock, purée, Worcestershire, sugar, herbs, and optional wine.
4. Return sausages and bacon to the sauce. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Add the drained beans and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes to thicken the sauce.
6. Season to taste and serve immediately.

Notes

• This casserole freezes very well, making it a great batch-cook meal.
• Use a wide pan for a better, more efficient reduction of the sauce.
• Deglaze the pan with wine (or a splash of stock) to lift all the flavorful browned bits from the bottom.
• Serve with toasted crusty bread to handle the rich sauce.

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