Sausages with Homemade Onion Gravy

Ingredients

Sausages

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 8 sausages (see note 1)

Onion Gravy

• 2 large onions, finely sliced
• 1 tsp freshly minced garlic
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp plain (all-purpose) flour
• 2 cups (500 ml) beef stock
• 1 thyme sprig, leaves picked (optional)
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (see note 2)
• ½ tsp cracked black pepper
• Salt, to taste

To Serve

• Mashed potatoes (see note 3)
• Steamed greens (kale pictured, drizzled with olive oil)

Instructions

1. Cook the Sausages: Heat olive oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium heat. Add the sausages and cook, turning frequently, for 6–8 minutes until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove the sausages from the pan and set aside.

2. Prepare the Onion Gravy: Remove any excess oil from the pan, leaving at least 1 tablespoon. Add the sliced onions and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add the butter.

3. Make the Gravy Base: Once the butter has melted, stir in the flour to create a paste. Cook for 1 minute. Gradually add half of the beef stock, whisking continuously to prevent lumps, then add the remaining beef stock and bring to a simmer.

4. Season and Thicken: Add the thyme leaves (if using), Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and salt to taste. Simmer the gravy for 2–3 minutes to thicken. If the gravy is too thick or too thin, adjust with additional stock or cook longer to reduce.

5. Combine and Serve: Return the sausages to the gravy and heat through. Serve immediately with mashed potatoes and steamed greens.

Enjoy your hearty meal!