Are you tired of the same old boring recipes? Do you want to spice up your meal routine with a dish that's both easy to make and packed with flavor? Look no further! Our Slow Cooker Curried Sausage recipe is a game-changer. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can set it and forget it, letting the slow cooker do all the work while you enjoy a deliciously tender and aromatic meal. This Indian-inspired recipe serves 6 and is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering. So, what are you waiting for? Dive in and discover the magic of slow-cooked curried sausage!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 4 hrs
Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 cups vegetables (carrots, peas, etc.)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by slicing sausage into bite-sized pieces and chopping onion and garlic finely.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and lightly brown sausage slices to develop additional flavor, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer browned sausage to slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions until translucent, approximately 2-3 minutes. Add minced garlic and curry powder, cooking for an additional 30 seconds to release aromatic oils.
- Transfer onion and garlic mixture to slow cooker, mixing with sausage.
- Pour coconut milk over sausage and onion mixture, stirring to combine thoroughly.
- Add chopped vegetables like carrots and peas to the slow cooker, ensuring even distribution.
- Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Cover slow cooker and cook on low setting for 4 hours, allowing flavors to meld and sausage to become tender.
- Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve hot over rice or with crusty bread.
Tips
- * Make sure to brown the sausage slices in a skillet before adding them to the slow cooker to develop a rich, caramelized flavor. * Adjust the amount of curry powder to your taste preferences - if you like a little heat, add more! * Use a variety of colorful vegetables like carrots, peas, and bell peppers to add texture and visual appeal to the dish. * Serve with steamed rice or crusty bread to soak up all the creamy, spicy goodness. * Experiment with different types of sausage, such as chorizo or Italian sausage, for a unique twist on the recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
