Description
These Healthier Curried Sausages are a comforting, budget-friendly meal made with lean beef sausages, cauliflower, carrots, and peas in a mild curry sauce. A quick and easy midweek dinner that’s kid-friendly and even better the next day!
Ingredients
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500g (1 lb) lean beef sausages
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 onion, halved and sliced
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3-4 cups (360g / 13 oz) cauliflower, cut into small florets
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2 carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally
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2 tbsp curry powder
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2 1/2 cups chicken stock
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2 tbsp apricot jam
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1/2 tsp salt
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2 tbsp tapioca flour or cornflour
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1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
1. Brown the Sausages:
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add sausages, turning them to brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
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Optional: Slice sausages diagonally into bite-sized pieces.
2. Sauté the Vegetables:
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In the same skillet, keep 1 tbsp of fat (or use oil if needed).
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Add garlic and onion, cooking for 2 minutes until translucent.
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Stir in carrots and cauliflower, cooking for 3-4 minutes until softened.
3. Build the Curry Sauce:
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Stir in curry powder and cook for 30 seconds to release flavor.
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Return sausages to the pan.
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Add apricot jam and chicken stock, then simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Thicken the Sauce:
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In a small bowl, mix tapioca flour (or cornflour) with 1 tbsp water until dissolved.
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Stir in peas and pour the flour mixture into the curry.
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Season with salt and pepper and cook for 2 more minutes, until the sauce thickens into a gravy-like consistency.
5. Serve & Enjoy:
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Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Notes
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Make it Dairy-Free: This recipe is naturally dairy-free when served without mashed potatoes.
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Storage Tip: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.
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Swap the Sausages: Try chicken, turkey, or plant-based sausages for a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg