Here’s a simple and tasty Slow Cooker Sausages recipe—rich, saucy, and perfect for a hands-off meal. 🌭🍲
🌭🍲 Slow Cooker Sausages
🧾 Ingredients
- 8–12 sausages (beef, chicken, or pork)
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 2–3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 bell pepper (optional, sliced)
- 1 can chopped tomatoes (400g) or 2 cups tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste (for richer flavor)
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano or mixed herbs
- 1 tsp sugar (optional, balances acidity)
- ½ cup water or broth
- 1–2 tbsp oil (optional, for browning sausages)
👩🍳 Instructions
🔥 1. Optional browning (recommended)
- Lightly pan-fry sausages until golden
- This improves flavor but can be skipped
🧅 2. Add to slow cooker
- Place onions, garlic, and bell pepper at the bottom
- Add sausages on top
🍅 3. Add sauce
- Pour in chopped tomatoes
- Add tomato paste, spices, sugar, and water/broth
- Stir gently to combine
⏲️ 4. Cook
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
Sausages should be tender and full of flavor.
🥄 5. Finish & serve
- Stir sauce before serving
- Taste and adjust salt or spice
🍽️ Serve with:
- Mashed potatoes 🥔
- Rice 🍚
- Pasta 🍝
- Crusty bread 🥖
🔥 Tips
- Add chili flakes for a spicy version 🌶️
- Add beans for a hearty “sausage casserole” style dish
- A splash of Worcestershire sauce boosts flavor
🧠 Result
Juicy sausages simmered in a rich tomato-herb sauce—easy, filling, and comforting.
If you want, I can also give you:
- A BBQ-style slow cooker sausages recipe
- Or a low-oil healthy version 👍
