Hairy Bikers Sausage and Bean Casserole
The Hairy Bikers Sausage and Bean Casserole is a classic British comfort dish featuring sausages cooked with beans in a flavorful tomato-based sauce. It’s hearty, warming, and easy to prepare. With ingredients like smoky sausages, white beans, and vegetables, it offers a nutritious, filling meal. You can serve it on its own or alongside mashed potatoes or crusty bread for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need for this delicious sausage and bean casserole:
- Sausages (6-8 large, your choice): Choose a high-quality sausage for the best flavor.
- Olive oil (2 tbsp): For browning the sausages and vegetables.
- Onion (1 large, chopped): Adds a rich, savory base.
- Garlic cloves (2-3, minced): Enhances the depth of flavor.
- Carrots (2, sliced): Adds sweetness and texture.
- Celery stalks (2, chopped): For a savory, aromatic base.
- Canned chopped tomatoes (2 x 400g cans): The base of the casserole sauce.
- Tomato purée (1 tbsp): Adds depth and richness to the sauce.
- Canned white beans (2 x 400g cans, drained): Adds heartiness and protein.
- Smoked paprika (1 tsp): Adds a smoky flavor to the dish.
- Thyme (1 tsp, dried or fresh): Enhances the savory taste.
- Bay leaves (2): For added aromatic flavor.
- Vegetable or chicken stock (300ml): Provides extra richness to the sauce.
- Salt and black pepper: To taste.
Instructions
- Brown the sausages – Heat the olive oil in a large casserole pot over medium heat. Add the sausages and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the vegetables – In the same pot, add the chopped onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add the spices – Stir in the smoked paprika, thyme, and bay leaves. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to release the flavors.
- Add the tomatoes and stock – Pour in the canned chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, and vegetable stock. Stir everything together, bringing it to a simmer.
- Combine the sausages and beans – Return the sausages to the pot along with the drained white beans. Stir to combine.
- Simmer the casserole – Cover the pot and let the casserole cook on low heat for about 25-30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
- Season and serve – Taste and season with salt and black pepper. Remove the bay leaves before serving. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.