Slow Cooker Bangers and Onions is a comforting dish inspired by the classic British meal Bangers and Mash. In this version, sausages (“bangers”) cook slowly with onions and gravy until they become tender and flavorful. It’s perfect for an easy dinner. 🌭🧅
Ingredients
- 6–8 sausages (pork, beef, or your favorite kind)
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening, optional)
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Brown the sausages (optional but recommended)
Quickly brown them in a skillet for extra flavor. - Layer the slow cooker
- Place sliced onions on the bottom.
- Add sausages on top.
- Add the sauce
Mix beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, and pepper.
Pour over the sausages. - Cook
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
- Thicken the gravy (optional)
Mix cornstarch with water, stir into the slow cooker during the last 15 minutes until thick.
Serving Ideas 🍽️
Serve the sausages and onions with:
- Mashed potatoes (classic pairing)
- Buttered noodles
- Rice
- Crusty bread
Tips
- Add sliced bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Use caramelized onions if you want a sweeter, richer taste.
- Sprinkle fresh parsley on top before serving.
If you’d like, I can also share 5 more slow cooker sausage dinners that are extremely easy and taste even better than this one. 🌭🔥
