Hairy Bikers Slow Cooker Sausage Casserole Recipe

This Hairy Bikers Slow Cooker Sausage Casserole Recipe is a hearty and comforting recipe, which is made with pork sausages and cannellini beans. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner, ready in about 6 to 8 hours.

Hairy Bikers Slow Cooker Sausage Casserole Recipe Ingredients

• 2 tsp Sunflower oil (or Olive oil)
• 454 g (1 lb) Sausages (usually 6 or 8 sausages)
• 1 Large Red onion, chopped
• 3 Cloves Garlic, crushed
• 800 g (28 oz) Tinned chopped tomatoes
• 400 g (14 oz) Tinned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tbsp Tomato puree
• 2 tsp Cumin
• 2 tsp Sweet smoked paprika
• 1 Beef stock cube, crumbled
• 300 g (11 oz) Carrots, peeled and chopped
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

How To Make Hairy Bikers Slow Cooker Sausage Casserole

1. Brown the Sausages: Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the sausages and cook until they are browned on all sides.
2. Combine Ingredients: Transfer the browned sausages to your slow cooker pot. Add the chopped onion, crushed garlic, chopped tomatoes, drained cannellini beans, tomato puree, cumin, sweet smoked paprika, crumbled beef stock cube, and chopped carrots.
3. Stir and Cook: Stir all of the ingredients together until well combined. Secure the lid on the slow cooker.
4. Slow Cook the Casserole: Cook on the HIGH setting for 6 hours or on the LOW setting for 8 hours, until the vegetables are tender.
5. Serve: Stir the casserole well. For easier serving, you can use kitchen scissors to cut the sausages into bite-sized pieces directly in the pot. Serve hot.

Recipe Tips

• Do I have to brown the sausages first? While you can skip this step if you’re short on time, browning the sausages first adds a significant amount of flavor and a much better color and texture to the final dish.
• What kind of sausages are best for a casserole? A good quality, meaty pork sausage like a Cumberland or Lincolnshire sausage works best. They hold their shape and have a great flavor that complements the sauce.
• Can I add chorizo? Yes, for an extra smoky flavor, add about 100g of chopped chorizo to the frying pan at the same time you are browning the sausages.
• Can I use different beans? Absolutely. If you don’t have cannellini beans, you can easily substitute them with butter beans, haricot beans, or even chickpeas.

What To Serve With Sausage Casserole

This rich and hearty casserole is a meal in itself but pairs wonderfully with sides that can soak up the delicious sauce.

• Creamy mashed potatoes
• Crusty bread or warm dinner rolls
• Steamed green beans or peas
• Fluffy white rice

How To Store Sausage Casserole

• Refrigerate: Allow the casserole to cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: This casserole freezes very well. Once cooled, place it in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw thoroughly in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.

Sausage Casserole Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 363 kcal
• Protein: 17g
• Fat: 32g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Sodium: 722mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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Hairy Bikers Slow Cooker Sausage Casserole Recipe

Author: Alex Saidani Cooking Method:Slow Cooker Cuisine:British Courses:Dinner

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 15 minutesCook time:6 hours Rest time: minutesTotal time:6 hours 15 minutesCooking Temp:100 CServings:6 servingsEstimated Cost:25 $Calories:363 kcal Best Season:Available

Description

A rich and comforting slow-cooked casserole with savory sausages, beans, and carrots in a smoky tomato sauce.

Ingredients

• 1 lb sausages
• 1 large red onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 800g tinned chopped tomatoes
• 400g tinned cannellini beans, drained
• 300g carrots, chopped
• 2 tbsp tomato puree
• 2 tsp cumin & 2 tsp sweet smoked paprika
• 1 beef stock cube
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pan and brown the sausages on all sides.
2. Place the browned sausages and all other ingredients into the slow cooker.
3. Stir everything together until well combined.
4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 6 hours or on LOW for 8 hours.
5. Stir well before serving.
6. Serve hot with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

Notes

• Browning the sausages first is highly recommended as it adds significant flavor.
• Be sure to use sweet smoked paprika, not hot smoked paprika, for the intended flavor.
• For extra flavor, add 100g of chopped chorizo when you are browning the sausages.
• The casserole can be thickened by removing the lid for the last hour of cooking.