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Sausage Onion Gravy

A comforting Gordon Ramsay recipe that features juicy sausages and caramelized onions in a rich gravy, perfect for serving over mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: British
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 pieces sausages
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp minced garlic Fresh garlic gives it that extra flavor boost.
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter Use unsalted butter so you can control the salt.
  • 3 tbsp plain flour
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1 sprig thyme, leaves only (optional)
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • to taste salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a heavy pan over medium-high heat. Add the sausages and brown them on all sides for 6-8 minutes until they have a deep golden color.
  2. Remove the sausages and set aside. In the same pan, add the sliced onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until they soften and turn golden.
  3. Stir in 1 tsp minced garlic, then add 2 tbsp unsalted butter and let it melt into the onions.
  4. Sprinkle in 3 tbsp plain flour and stir quickly to make a paste. Cook for 1 minute, stirring to eliminate the raw flour taste.
  5. Gradually whisk in 2 cups beef stock and keep whisking until you have a smooth gravy. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until it thickens.
  6. Add thyme leaves, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, and ½ tsp black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  7. Return the sausages to the gravy and simmer for 2 more minutes. Serve hot over mashed potatoes.

Notes

Time-saver: Brown the sausages first, then slice them halfway through cooking for quicker preparation. For too-thin gravy, whisk a spoon of flour with cold water and stir in until thickened. Consider adding balsamic vinegar or mustard for a flavor twist.