Mary Berry Sausage and Red Pepper Casserole Recipe

This Mary Berry Sausage and Red Pepper Casserole Recipe is a vibrant and warming recipe, which features sweet red peppers and succulent pork sausages. It’s a healthy family favorite, ready in about 1 hour.

Mary Berry Sausage and Red Pepper Casserole Recipe Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
• 8 thick pork sausages (high meat content)
• 2 large red peppers, deseeded and cut into large chunks
• 2 large onions, sliced into wedges
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tablespoon paprika (smoked or sweet)
• 1 tablespoon tomato purée
• 14 oz (400g) can chopped tomatoes
• 10 fl oz (300ml) chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs (or thyme)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

How To Make Mary Berry Sausage and Red Pepper Casserole Recipe

1. Brown the sausages: Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan or flameproof casserole dish over medium heat. Add the sausages and fry for 5-8 minutes, turning regularly, until they are golden brown all over. Remove them from the pan and set aside on a plate.
2. Soften the vegetables: Add the onion wedges and red pepper chunks to the same pan (add a little more oil if the pan is dry). Fry gently for about 5-8 minutes until the onions are softened and the peppers are starting to char slightly on the edges.
3. Add aromatics: Stir in the crushed garlic and paprika. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly so the spices cook out but don’t burn.
4. Make the sauce: Stir in the tomato purée, canned chopped tomatoes, chicken stock, dried herbs, and sugar. The sugar is important to bring out the sweetness of the peppers and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to the boil.
5. Simmer together: Return the browned sausages to the pan, pushing them down into the sauce. Cover with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Simmer gently for 20 minutes.
6. Reduce and serve: Remove the lid and simmer for a further 10-15 minutes to allow the sauce to reduce and thicken. The peppers should be completely tender and the sausages cooked through. Serve hot.

Recipe Tips

• Pepper Sweetness: Red peppers are preferred here for their sweetness. Green peppers can be bitter and might overpower the sauce. Orange or yellow peppers make good substitutes.
• Sausage Quality: As with all simple casseroles, the quality of the sausage defines the dish. Use a coarse-ground pork sausage like Cumberland. Prick them before browning if you are worried about them bursting, though modern sausages rarely need this.
• Oven Method: If you prefer to finish this in the oven, after step 4, transfer the mix to an ovenproof dish (or use your casserole pot) and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 35-40 minutes.
• Thickening: If the sauce remains too thin after the lid-off simmering, you can mix a teaspoon of cornflour with a tablespoon of cold water and stir it into the bubbling sauce.

What To Serve With Mary Berry Sausage and Red Pepper Casserole

This dish is versatile and pairs with almost any carbohydrate.

• Mashed Potatoes: Perfect for mixing with the tomato gravy.
• Rice: Steamed white or brown rice.
• Pasta: Penne or fusilli tossed through the sauce makes a great pasta bake alternative.
• Crusty Bread: Essential for mopping up the juices.

How To Store Mary Berry Sausage and Red Pepper Casserole Recipe

• Refrigerate: Allow to cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Reheat: Reheat on the hob over medium heat until piping hot. You may need to add a splash of water if the sauce has thickened.
• Freeze: This casserole freezes beautifully. Freeze in portions for up to 3 months. Defrost thoroughly in the fridge before reheating.

Mary Berry Sausage and Red Pepper Casserole Recipe Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 420
• Total Fat: 28g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Cholesterol: 65mg
• Sodium: 850mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 20g
• Dietary Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 10g
• Protein: 18g

Nutrition information is estimated per serving based on 4 servings.

FAQs

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Mary Berry Sausage and Red Pepper Casserole Recipe

Author: Chloe Saidani Cooking Method:Stovetop Cuisine:Mediterranean Courses:Dinner

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 15 minutesCook time: 45 minutesRest time: minutesTotal time:1 hour Cooking Temp:100 CServings:4 servingsEstimated Cost:25 $Calories:420 kcal Best Season:Available

Description

A simple, nutritious, and warming supper featuring browned sausages simmered in a sweet tomato and red pepper sauce.

Ingredients

• 8 pork sausages
• 2 red peppers, chunked
• 2 onions, wedges
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 400g chopped tomatoes
• 300ml chicken stock
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp dried herbs

Instructions

1. Brown sausages in oil; remove.
2. Fry onions and peppers until soft (8 mins).
3. Add garlic and paprika; cook 1 min.
4. Add tomatoes, stock, sugar, herbs, and seasoning.
5. Return sausages. Cover and simmer 20 mins.
6. Uncover and simmer 10-15 mins to thicken.
7. Serve hot.

Notes

• Batch Cooking: This recipe doubles easily for freezing or feeding a crowd.
• Texture: Don’t chop the peppers too small; you want chunky pieces that hold their shape in the sauce.

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