Craving a taste of classic comfort food? Get ready to elevate your bangers and mash from ordinary to extraordinary with a simple, flavor-boosting secret.
Discover the key to truly unforgettable onion gravy and prepare for a culinary experience that will have you saying "OMG!"
Ingredients
You are going to need a few things to make this awesome Bangers and Mash – I promise, though, it is not much! For the sausages, grab about 8 of your favorite kind; I'm using beef myself.
Don't forget one large onion, thinly sliced. Yellow, white, or brown – dealers choice! A couple of minced garlic cloves are essential—they bring the flavor!
Next, we're talking about 3 tablespoons of flour—all-purpose works great! Then, 2 cups of beef stock. Store-bought is fine, or if feeling fancy, homemade!
For seasoning, you'll want a quarter teaspoon of salt and half a teaspoon of black pepper. Just as in a good stew recipe, using beef stock ensures rich flavor. And, if you are like me and have no taste, then add more!
To serve? Mashed potatoes – obviously – and some peas.
Instructions
Now comes the part where we breathe life into our Bangers and Mash – let's dive right into the cooking! First, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat – we're aiming for a gorgeous sear on those sausages. Add your sausages and cook, turning them until they're browned all over and cooked through. This usually takes about 8 minutes, give or take!
Next, remove the sausages and set them aside. Don't drain the pan completely; you need around 2 tablespoons of oil left in the skillet; if needed, add a bit of butter or oil. It's gravy time!
Time to soften the onions and garlic, cooking in the pan until golden brown–around 4 minutes. Add the flour and mix it thoroughly, cooking for another 2 minutes! Now add beef broth and simmer for 2–3 minutes until the gravy thickens. Make sure to season with salt and pepper to your taste, just like you would when making beef stroganoff. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Finally, serve those sausages covered in that delicious gravy with mashed potatoes and peas! You've made a masterpiece!
Recipe Notes
With the sausages smothered in gravy and served—alongside creamy mashed potatoes and peas—it's time to discuss a few handy recipe notes.
First, you can use any sausages you want. Classic Bangers and Mash? Thick pork sausages are the way to go! I've used both beef and pork, so mix it up!
Heads up – if you use low-fat sausages, they won't release as much flavorful fat, and your gravy might not be as rich. Onions really add flavor, but you can skip 'em if you're not a fan. Why would you skip them?
Beef broth gives the gravy a deeper, richer taste, but chicken broth totally works, too. Homemade beef stock? Now, that's next-level stuff!
Finally, nutrition info: remember, those numbers are based on juicy, fatty pork sausages, so leaner sausages mean fewer calories – hooray!
To Serve
Serving time, my friend, is here! I always say, don't be shy with the gravy; it's the best part!
I like to make a generous portion of mashed potatoes—creamy and buttery, just the way I like it. If you want to make it a low-carb meal, use creamy mashed cauliflower instead!
Next, spoon a mound of mash onto each plate. Arrange a few sausages on top—or alongside, if you're feeling fancy.
Now comes the grand finale: smother everything in that luscious onion gravy! And finally, don't forget a side of peas. I like to put them right next to it—it's a pop of color and flavor, I feel.
I mean, who doesn't love peas? And maybe I'll add a sprinkle of parsley, if I have some on hand. It just looks so pretty! Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
So, here's the lowdown, nutritionally speaking—we're talking about a hearty dish that will fill you up! Each serving clocks in at around 666 calories. Don't freak out, though – it's good fuel!
Carb-wise, we're looking at 7.6 grams, but the protein is a whopping 36.4 grams. That will keep you going! Now, the fat content is fairly high, about 53.4 grams, with 16.6 grams of saturated fat. It's from the sausages, of course!
Watch out for the sodium. It's at 1703mg per serving. Maybe don't add extra salt! You want to go easy, you know?
There's also some potassium, fiber, sugar, and a little bit of Vitamin A and C. Plus, calcium and iron!
Short Recipe Version
Bangers and Mash
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 8 sausages
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp flour
- 500ml beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 kg potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 100ml milk
- 50g butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Boil potatoes until tender. Drain and mash with milk and butter; season.
- Fry sausages in oil until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté onions until softened. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer until thickened.
- Serve sausages over mashed potatoes, topped with onion gravy.
Nutrition Information (per serving – estimated):
- Calories: 650
- Protein: 30g
- Fat: 40g
- Carbohydrates: 40g