This variation of a classic dish uses sausages for an economical and easy to make alternative. Serve this easy sausage stroganoff with pasta, mash or rice for a tasty filling family meal.
- Family favourite
- Cheap and cheerful
- Easy
Budget friendly family dinner
A few weeks ago before I added this recipe, I wrote a recipe for Easy Beef Stroganoff for the blog. It is really quick to make so ideal after work and it is good enough to serve to friends at a dinner party. However, it needs to be made with a tender cut of beef. That can sometimes be a bit pricey especially when you have a hungry family to feed. I then remembered an old recipe of mine for Sausage Stroganoff so here it is.
Money Saving Tip
Freeze leftover wine in ice cube trays before transferring to a freezer bag or freezer-proof container once frozen and keep in the freezer until required. Use to add flavour to casseroles, stews and other dishes that require a little wine.
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- Pork sausages – As these are the star of the show use the best you can afford.
- Onions
- Button mushrooms – Button mushrooms look the best in this dish but you can use larger mushrooms, sliced, if you prefer
- Plain flour (US=all purpose)
- Vegetable or chicken stock
- Red wine or extra stock
- Crème fraîche, to serve
Scroll down for quantities and full printable recipe at the bottom of this post.
Step by step Easy Sausage Stroganoff
I have kept it simple, the sausages are first browned in the pan, then removed while the onions, then the mushrooms are softened. Then a little flour is added to the pan before some red wine. This can be replaced by stock but is a good addition if you have some as it adds some extra depth to the flavour.
The stock is added and the sausages are returned to the pan to complete the cooking.
Step 1 Brown the sausages in a large pan. remove from the pan.
Step 2 Add the onions and cook until softened.
Step 3 Add the mushrooms and cook for a few minutes.
Step 4 Stir the flour and cook for a minute.
Step 5 Gradually stir in the red wine, if using.
Step 6 Then add stock and bring to the boil, stirring.
Step 7 Return the sausages. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
Step 8 Serve the sausage stroganoff with pasta, mash or rice.
Substitutions
I've used pork sausages as these are the most readily available but you could also make this dish with beef or lamb sausages.
Use soured cream in place of the Crème fraîche
Serving suggestion
I like to serve this with Crème fraîche on the side so that everyone can add just the amount they like but alternatively, you could stir 4 to 5 tablespoon into the sauce at the end of cooking.
Serve with pasta, rice or mash and enjoy.
Easy Sausage Stroganoff
Equipment
- Large saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 good pork sausages
- 2 onions sliced
- 200 g button mushrooms (7oz) halved or left whole
- 2 tablespoon plain flour
- 150 ml red wine or extra stock (¼pt)
- 450 ml vegetable or chicken stock (¾pt)
- Crème fraîche, to serve to serve
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan and brown 8 sausages over a high heat turning frequently.
- Remove from the pan and reduce the heat, stir in 2 sliced onions and fry gently for 5 to 10 minutes until soften and golden. Add 200g (7oz) mushrooms and fry for another minute or two.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add 150ml (¼pt) red wine if using stirring consatntly. Then add 450ml (¾pt) stock (more if omitting the wine) and bring to the boil stirring constantly.
- Return the sausages to the pan. Cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve topped with a spoonful of crème fraîche.
Helen mercer says
Made this tonight. Really delicious with mash and very easy. Thank you
Anna | Once Upon A Food Blog says
I love sausages and mushrooms so this looks like the perfect recipe to me. I'll have mine with mash please!
Jacqui Bellefontaine says
Yes its a great variation for sausage and mash.
Eb Gargano says
Such a great idea! One of those 'now why didn't I think of that?' recipes. I love the idea of using sausages to make this quick and economical - perfect for midweek meals!! Eb x
Jacqui Bellefontaine says
Thanks Eb
Viv says
Absolutely! Who'd have thought that Sausage Stroganoff was a thing. Loved it, cider instead of wine and accompanied by creamy mash. Lovely! Thanks for the idea
Jacqueline Bellefontaine says
So pleased you liked it Viv, I've been making it for years and its still a family favourite.
Corina Blum says
Oooh yummy! I love how you've made this with sausages. It must still be really tasty and a little more economical too!
Jacqui Bellefontaine says
yep cheap and yummy