Sausages in Onion Gravy {Slow Cooker Recipe}

4.74 from 19 votes

Sausages in Onion Gravy {Slow Cooker Recipe}

This delicious slow cooker sausages in onion gravy is such an easy recipe! With minimal effort, you'll come home to sausages in a thick, rich brown onion gravy that is perfect with creamy mashed potato.

Prep Time10

Cook Time3 8

Total Time3 18

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: british

Keyword: gravy, onions, sausages, slow cooker

Servings: people

Calories: 574kcal

Author: Vikkie Lee

Equipment

Ingredients

Cooking oil spray
8 Sausages Reduced fat if wanting to be healthy
2 large onions halved & finely sliced
15 g oats
160 g mushrooms sliced
1 bay leaf
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 beef stock cubes *Use additional OXO or gravy browning if you prefer it darker
400 ml water
½ teaspoon rosemary dried

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

First, sear the sausages on high heat to caramelise in cooking oil spray in a frying pan. This will take about 8 minutes.
Now place the sausages and everything else in the slow cooker. Note: I recommend not adding salt until the end to taste.
Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7.
Serve with mash and veg and enjoy.

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Notes

Is this Slow Cooker Sausages in Onion Gravy Recipe Healthy?

Although my recipes state 574 calories per portion, this is to assume you've chosen indulgent sausages. If you are on a slimming or diet club plan, then you can bring this average down by buying low-fat sausages. And because there are so many on the market, this is why it will vary.

Can I Make This Recipe for Slow Cooker Sausages Vegetarian?

To make this a vegetarian slow cooker sausages in onion gravy recipe, it’s so simple. Simply opt for vegetarian sausages and vegetable stock. When searing, it's best to fry thawed ones.

Can I Slow Cook Sausages in the Oven Instead?

Yes! First, preheat your oven at 180 degrees and when searing sausages, try to use a cast iron dish. Then add everything, cover and cook in the oven for 1 hour.

Why Do I Need to Sear the Sausages First?

This is to caramelise the sausages and help keep their integrity. Soggy, broken sausages aren't ideal, so it's worth doing. And your dish will be richer.

Extra Cooking Tips

If you prefer a darker gravy, then you could add some gravy browning or an OXO cube
If you don't like much salt, then don't add it in until the end
And as mentioned above, avoid skipping the sausage searing step for a richer, more structured sausage.

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