Name: Gordon Ramsay Sausage Casserole Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Ingredients: 1–2 tbsp sunflower oil; 12 good-quality pork sausages; 6 rashers rindless streaky bacon; 2 onions, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; ½–1 tsp hot chili powder or smoked paprika; 400g tin chopped tomatoes; 300ml 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 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

This delicious Sausage Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish, perfect for a quick family meal. Packed with flavorful sausages, crispy bacon, and tender beans, it’s a simple yet satisfying recipe. You can easily adapt it with ingredients you have on hand, making it both flexible and full of taste.

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Ingredients Needed:

1–2 tbsp sunflower oil
12 good-quality pork sausages
6 rashers rindless streaky bacon
2 onions, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
½–1 tsp hot chili powder or smoked paprika
400g tin chopped tomatoes
300ml 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 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 Sausage Casserole Recipe?

Brown the Sausages: Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) of sunflower oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Fry the sausages gently for 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are nicely browned all over. Transfer them to a large saucepan or flameproof casserole dish and set aside.
Cook the Bacon: In the same frying pan, cook the bacon until it starts to brown and crisp. Add the bacon to the casserole dish with the sausages.
Sauté the Onions and Garlic: Add the onions to the frying pan and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened. If there isn’t enough fat left in the pan, add a little more oil. Stir in the garlic and cook for 2–3 minutes until the onions are pale golden brown.
Add Spices and Tomatoes: Sprinkle the chili powder (or smoked paprika) over the onions and cook for another 30 seconds. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, chicken stock, tomato purée (paste), Worcestershire sauce, dark muscovado sugar, and dried herbs. Pour in the wine (or water if you prefer no wine), and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Combine and Simmer: Carefully pour the tomato mixture into the pan with the sausages and bacon. Return to a simmer. Cover the pan loosely and let it simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add Beans and Final Simmer: Stir the butter beans (or mixed beans) into the casserole and cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
Season and Serve: Season the casserole with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve with rice or slices of rustic bread.

Recipe Tips:

Pick Good Sausages: Choose high-quality sausages for the best flavor.
Control the Heat: Use less chili powder for a mild dish, or more for extra spice.
Simmer: Let the casserole simmer for 20 minutes to get the best flavor.
Try Different Beans: Kidney or cannellini beans can replace butter beans with a different texture.
Use Wine for Richness: Wine makes the sauce richer, but extra stock or water can work if you skip it.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?

Refrigerate: Let the casserole cool to room temperature, then store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freeze: Freeze for up to 3 months after cooling.
Reheat: Reheat in a pan over medium heat, adding a little water or stock if needed. Stir and heat for 5-10 minutes until hot.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 430 kcal
Total Fat: 29g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Cholesterol: 77mg
Sodium: 1130mg
Potassium: Not listed
Total Carbohydrate: 25g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 4g
Protein: 17g