Best Sausage Curry (with Cauliflower and Potatoes)

Name: Best Sausage Curry (with Cauliflower and Potatoes)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 18 ounces Sweet Italian sausages ((1 ½ (12-oz) packages or six 3-oz sausages), sliced into ½” rounds on a bias); 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion (diced small); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger (optional but recommended ); 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 1/2 tsp Kosher salt (Diamond Crystals brand); 2 pounds Russet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1" cubes (about 4-5 medium potatoes)); 1 head cauliflower ((Approx. 2lb), cut into medium-small florets); 2 cups green beans cut into 1” pieces ((10 ounces)); 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 cup frozen peas

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This 45 minute healthy and satisfying Sausage Curry recipe is easy to make and made in one pot! Serve your retro-style sausage curry with cauliflower and potatoes with a side of white rice and enjoy for a warm, hearty meal for weeknight dinners.

sausage curry in a red dutch oven with a wooden spoon

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Sausage Curry

If you love comforting and high-protein one-pot meals, then this curry recipe is perfect for you! This dish begins with crisping sausages in the pot. Then a rich and creamy curry sauce is created with garlic, onions, spices, potatoes, cauliflower and green beans are simmered to perfection. Finally the sausages are added back to the pan along with cilantro and frozen peas; that's it!

If you love recipes using sausages, then these Sausage & Date Stuffed Mushrooms will be perfect for you too!

Ingredients

Sausages: I use beef, but any kind (sweet or hot Italian) works great.
Garlic & Ginger: Fresh garlic = flavor bomb. Ginger is optional but adds zing.
Olive Oil: Use a good-quality EVOO!
Onion: Finely chopped onion (or shallot) adds a hint of sweetness.
Potatoes: 1" cubes cook in 30–40 min—soft, buttery, and help thicken the curry.
Cauliflower, Green Beans, Peas
Cilantro, or parsley!

This isn’t a traditional “Keens Curried Sausages” dish—no curry powder here.

How to make one-pan sausage curry

Step 1: Begin with sautéing the sliced sausage in a dutch oven in some olive oil for about 10 minutes until most of the edges are crispy. Transfer the cooked sausage to a bowl and set aside for later!

Quick tip: If sausages start to stick to the bottom of the pan, add 1-2 teaspoons of water to deglaze the pan and use your mixing spoon to scrape off any bits from the bottom of the pan, then mix everything together.

Step 2: Be sure there is enough oil left in the pan or add some more. Then, sauté the onions for 5 minutes just until they start to become translucent.

Step 3: Mix in the aromatics, including fresh garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, ginger, ground coriander, turmeric, cumin & cinnamon. Cook just until the garlic is cooked through, about 2 minutes. It will become very fragrant.

spices and garlic added to dutch oven pan with onions

spices and garlic cooked with onions in dutch oven pan

Step 4: Next, add in all the veggies including the cauliflower, potatoes and green beans followed by the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth!

pouring crushed tomatoes into the sausage curry pan

pouring vegetable broth into the sausage curry pan

Step 5: Simmer all the ingredients in the pot for 30-40 minutes or until the potatoes are fully cooked through and the cauliflower becomes very soft.

Step 6: Finally, turn off the heat and add the cooked sausages, cilantro and frozen peas to the cooked curry and mix everything together. Cover the pot and let sit for 5 minutes before serving!

sausage cilantro and peas added to the pot of curry

pot of sausage curry with a wooden spatula

Chef tips

Make sure potatoes are fully cooked—taste one before turning off the heat.
Great for meal prep: make on Sunday and portion for 2–3 days.
Start cooking basmati rice before the curry so it’s ready to serve hot.

Storing & Reheating

Store sausage curry leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days. If the curry has become a bit too thick, add 1-2 teaspoons of water per serving, mix together and microwave!
I have not personally tried it out, but I would recommend freezing the curry in a freezer-safe ziplock or container for up to 3 months.

sausage curry in a bowl with basmati rice and a spoon

Variations and substitutions

Use any type sausage you love!
Try half russet potatoes and half sweet potatoes. Swap cauliflower for broccoli!
Use whole cumin seeds if you like!
Swap the vegetable broth for chicken broth or mushroom broth.

Serving ideas

Serve over basmati, jasmine, or brown rice.
Try with mashed potatoes (russet, Yukon, or sweet).
Pair with hearty bread like sourdough.
Spoon over rice noodles for a fun twist.
Stir in ¾ cup coconut milk for extra creaminess.
Swap in vegan sausages for a plant-based version.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use curry powder to make sausage curry?

In this recipe, I use a combination of spices to provide the curry flavor rather than using curry powder. Feel free to add 1 teaspoon of curry powder to the recipe if you want to try it out!

What country is curried sausage from?

The classic curried sausage concept originated from Germany. The recipe shared here is not closely related to the German curried sausage, and is more like an Indian curry that just so happens to have sausages added!

sausage curry in a dutch oven with a wooden spoon

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