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Sausage Casserole - Stovetop Tips For Perfectly Browned Sausages

Discover how to create a mouth-watering sausage casserole with our expert stovetop tips that ensure your sausages remain juicy and perfectly browned. In this video, we explain the importance of preheating your cast iron casserole dish to harness its heat retention, allowing for that coveted Maillard reaction while avoiding overcrowding the pan. Learn to add a generous amount of high smoke point oil and let the sausages develop an even, Instagram-worthy crust before turning them, so they naturally release from the pan without sticking. Once the sausages are beautifully browned and rested, we deglaze the pan with aromatic vegetables like carrots, celery, onions, and well-cooked green bell peppers to capture all the rich, caramelised flavours. Next, we incorporate a selection of liquid ingredients—including soy sauce and a splash of water—to blend these flavours with hearty beans, forming a robust base for our casserole. Whether you plan to serve the dish immediately or finish it in the oven at 150°C for added depth, our method offers flexibility and ensures a piping hot, satisfying meal that’s perfect for a relaxed dinner or entertaining guests. Ingredients (Serves 4–6) • Good Quality Sausages: 6–8 (preferably pork or mixed meat, about 500–600 g total) • Neutral Oil (e.g. vegetable or sunflower): as needed for frying • Green Bell Peppers: 2, sliced • Onion: 1 large, sliced • Jalapeño (optional): 1, sliced • Garlic: 4 cloves, finely chopped • Canned Black Beans (or beans of choice): 400 g, drained and rinsed • Soy Sauce: 2 tablespoons • Water or Stock: enough to cover (about 500–600 ml) • Fine Sea Salt: to taste • Freshly Ground Black Pepper: to taste • Optional: Fresh herbs for garnish (parsley, coriander) Method 1. Place a heavy casserole dish or Dutch oven over medium to medium-high heat. Allow 2–3 minutes for the cookware to fully heat through. The handle should become hot to touch. 2. Add a generous amount of neutral oil. Place the sausages in a single, uncrowded layer. Do not disturb them for 2–3 minutes to allow proper caramelisation. Once the sausages naturally release from the pan, rotate to brown each side evenly. Treat the sausages as having “four sides” for better browning. When they have a deep golden colour and the thickest part reaches at least 67°C, remove and set aside. 3. Lower the heat slightly. Skim off excess fat if necessary, leaving enough to coat the vegetables. Add sliced green peppers first and season lightly with salt. Cook until wilted and softened, about 5–7 minutes, allowing them to deglaze the pan naturally. Then add the sliced onion and jalapeño (if using) and continue to cook until softened. Stir in the chopped garlic and sauté for another 1–2 minutes. 4. Pour in the soy sauce, scraping the bottom to lift all the flavourful browned bits (fonds). Add the drained black beans and stir well, coating them with the flavoured oil and vegetables. Let them sauté briefly to evaporate any surface moisture. 5. Add enough water (or stock) to just cover the ingredients. Bring to a gentle boil, taste, and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed (bearing in mind the saltiness of the sausages and soy sauce). Cover and simmer for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavours to meld. 6. At this point, you can either: • Quick Version: Nestle the browned sausages back into the casserole, heat through for 5–10 minutes, and serve. • Slow-Roasted Version: Transfer the uncovered casserole to a preheated 150°C oven and bake gently for 30–60 minutes. Top up with water occasionally if needed. Add sausages back in 10 minutes before serving to warm through. Notes • Do not rush the initial searing—proper browning builds the flavour foundation. • Cut vegetables to your desired texture—strips for bite, dice for a more cohesive, stew-like result. • Feel free to swap black beans for kidney beans, chickpeas, or lentils. Add herbs or spices according to taste. ____ Follow us on Instagram:   / w2kitchn   #W2Kitchen #sausage #casserolerecipe