Easy Sausage & Baked Beans

Whip up this fast & easy sausage & baked beans, which is perfect for weekdays dinner. The ingredients list is short & simple, consisting of canned foods, frozen sausages & pantry seasonings. I reserve this recipe for days where I need not go to the supermarket to buy fresh foods before making dinner. This dish is also quite cheap (unless one splurges on expensive gourmet sausages, which I did not). You can eat it with either with toasted bread or brown rice.

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Easy Sausage & Baked Beans Recipe

This is what the baked beans and sausage looks like, served straight from the pan.

STEP-BY-STEP PHOTOS

Note: I’m cooking a small portion (2-3 pax) for one meal without intention for leftovers. Therefore I used half a can of baked beans and diced tomatoes in these pictures. To cook for more, use 1 can of baked beans & tomatoes each at a go and double up this recipe. 

Sausage and Baked Beans (Step-by-Step)

Sausage and Baked Beans (Step-by-Step)

Brown some sausages in a pan with some olive oil. I used a mix of Beddar Cheddar (pork sausages with cheese) which are cut diagonally and Japanese Arabiki sausages (uncut). Both are my family’s favourites. Take out the sausages and set aside on a plate.

Sausage and Baked Beans (Step-by-Step)
Add a bit more oil and a small knob of butter. Cook onions on low heat until softened.

Sausage and Baked Beans (Step-by-Step)
Add canned baked beans and diced tomato. I also added cut chillis, hot mustard, tomato ketchup and garlic (either minced or in a paste form).

Sausage and Baked Beans (Step-by-Step)
Add water and use a spatula to combine all the seasonings together. Mix well.

Sausage and Baked Beans (Step-by-Step)
Return sausages back to the pan (pictured above). After this, simmer, covered, until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes.

Easy Sausage & Baked Beans Recipe
Take the pan off the heat, season with black pepper and garnish with basil &/or parsley. Enjoy!

Easy Sausage & Baked Beans Recipe

Use your favourite sausages for this recipe. I use a mix of Beddar Cheddar (pork sausages with cheese) and Japanese Arabiki sausages – both my family’s favourites.

Check out the step-by-step photos on the previous page.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 tbsp + 1 tsp olive oil divided
  • 250g sausages (any favourites)
  • 10g unsalted butter
  • 1/2 onion roughly cut
  • half can (200g) baked beans in tomato sauce undrained
  • half can (200g) diced tomato undrained
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tsp mustard optional
  • 3 cloves minced garlic (or 1 tsp garlic paste)
  • 2 finger-length chillis optional;for mild heat
  • 50ml water add more if needed
  • freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Garnishes (optional)

  • dried parsley flakes
  • fresh basil leaves

Directions:

  1. Brown sausages. Heat 1/2 tbsp oil in a large pan and brown sausages all over. Take out and aside on a plate.
  2. Cook onions. Add remaining oil and butter. Add onions and cook on low heat until softened.
  3. Make the sauce. Add baked beans, diced tomatoes, ketchup, mustard, garlic, chilli and water. Mix well.
  4. Simmer. Return the browned sausages to the pan. Simmer, covered, until sauce is reduced & thickened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Garnish and serve. Take the skillet off the heat. Season with black pepper and garnish with parsley & basil. Serve with toast or brown rice.

Cooking Note(s):

Tweak the seasonings to suit your taste – a small bit of cayenne pepper or paprika for heat, more or less ketchup to tweak the sweetness. You can also add a sprinkle of your favourite dried herbs (all-purpose seasoning or Italian seasoning is great) before simmering.