Scottish Stewed Sausage | Traditional Easy Recipe

sausages

🥗Healthier: chicken sausages

💰Cheaper: pork sausages

Chicken sausages are lower in fat.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lighter and can be made from scraps.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber; cornstarch is cheaper for thickening.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced sausages and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove sausages and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.

Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to coat, cooking for 2 minutes.

Gradually add beef broth, stirring to prevent lumps.

Mix in tomato paste, thyme, bay leaves, and black pepper; bring to a simmer.

Return sausages to the pot and add diced potatoes.

Cover and simmer on low heat for 30-40 minutes until potatoes are tender.

Stir in Worcestershire sauce and adjust seasoning to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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