Sausages and Mash with Onion Gravy & Veg

Here’s a full recipe for Sausages and Mash with Onion Gravy, Carrots, Peas, and Broccoli—a hearty British-style comfort dish:

🌭 Sausages and Mash with Onion Gravy & Veg

Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the sausages & mash:

• 8 good-quality pork or beef sausages
• 2 lbs (900 g) potatoes (Yukon Gold or Maris Piper)
• 4 tbsp butter
• ½ cup milk (warm)
• Salt & pepper to taste

For the onion gravy:

• 2 large onions (thinly sliced)
• 2 tbsp butter or oil
• 1 tbsp flour
• 2 cups beef or chicken stock
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp mustard (optional)
• Salt & pepper to taste

For the vegetables:

• 2 large carrots (peeled, sliced)
• 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
• 1 small head broccoli (cut into florets)

Instructions

1. Cook the sausages
   • Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
   • Cook sausages until browned and cooked through (about 15–20 minutes).
2. Make the mash
   • Peel and chop potatoes into chunks.
   • Boil in salted water until tender (15–20 minutes).
   • Drain, mash with butter and warm milk, season with salt and pepper.
3. Prepare onion gravy
   • In a pan, melt butter and sauté onions until golden and caramelized (10–12 minutes).
   • Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
   • Gradually add stock, whisking to avoid lumps.
   • Add Worcestershire sauce and mustard, simmer until thickened.
4. Cook vegetables
   • Steam or boil carrots until tender (8–10 minutes).
   • Add peas and broccoli, cook for 3–5 minutes until bright and tender.
5. Assemble the dish
   • Place a generous scoop of mash on each plate.
   • Top with sausages.
   • Spoon onion gravy over.
   • Serve with carrots, peas, and broccoli on the side.

🌟 Tips & Variations

• Creamier mash: Add a splash of cream or sour cream.
• Herby gravy: Stir in fresh thyme or rosemary.
• Alternative sausages: Try chicken, lamb, or vegetarian sausages.