Slow Cooker Sausages & Caramelized Onion Gravy
That photo looks like slow-cooked sausages with sweet caramelized onions in a rich brown gravy—a cozy, hearty dinner that pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes.
🛒 Ingredients
- 8 pork or beef sausages
- 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Brown the sausages
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the sausages for 2–3 minutes per side until nicely golden. They don’t need to be cooked through yet.
2. Cook the onions
Add butter to the same skillet. Add the sliced onions and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly caramelized. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
3. Transfer to the slow cooker
Place half of the onions in the bottom of the slow cooker. Arrange the browned sausages on top, then cover with the remaining onions.
4. Add the gravy
Whisk together the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, thyme, pepper, and salt. Pour over the sausages and onions.
5. Slow cook
Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 2½–3½ hours, until the sausages are cooked through and tender.
6. Thicken the gravy
About 15 minutes before serving, mix the cornstarch with cold water to make a smooth slurry. Stir it into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for about 10–15 minutes, until the gravy thickens.
7. Garnish and serve
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve the sausages and onion gravy over creamy mashed potatoes.
💡 Pro Tips
- Browning the sausages first gives them a much richer color and flavor.
- Yellow or sweet onions work beautifully because they become soft and naturally sweet.
- For a deeper gravy, add ½ teaspoon smoked paprika.
- Use beef broth for a dark, rich gravy or chicken broth for a lighter version.
- Don’t skip the resting/thickening time—the gravy will continue to thicken slightly as it cools.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve with creamy mashed potatoes, peas, roasted carrots, green beans, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the onion gravy.
❤️ Description
These Slow Cooker Sausages with Caramelized Onion Gravy are pure comfort food! Juicy, golden-brown sausages slowly simmer with loads of sweet onions in a rich, savory brown gravy. The sausages become tender and flavorful while the onions practically melt into the sauce. Spoon everything over fluffy mashed potatoes for an easy family dinner everyone will love.
