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Comforting Bangers and Mash Recipe with Rich Onion Guinness Gravy Made Easy

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A hearty and comforting bangers and mash dish featuring juicy pork sausages, creamy Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, and a rich, silky onion Guinness gravy that adds a grown-up twist to a classic meal.

Ingredients

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  • 8 pork sausages (preferably Cumberland or Irish-style)
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold or Maris Piper potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • ½ cup whole milk or heavy cream, warmed
  • 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Guinness stout
  • 1 cup beef or vegetable stock
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place peeled and chopped potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Cook for about 15–20 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork. Drain well and set aside.
  2. While potatoes boil, heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sausages and cook for 12–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove sausages and keep warm.
  3. In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and sliced onions. Cook on low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft, golden, and sweetly caramelized. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir well to coat, cooking for 2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste. Slowly pour in Guinness stout and beef stock, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add Worcestershire sauce, then simmer gently for 10 minutes until the gravy thickens and deepens in color. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Return potatoes to the pot. Add warm milk or cream and mash with your ricer or masher until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  6. Plate a generous scoop of mash, top with sausages, and ladle over plenty of rich onion Guinness gravy. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

For gluten-free gravy, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour or cornstarch slurry. For dairy-free mash, use olive oil or vegan butter and almond or oat milk. Slow caramelization of onions is key for rich flavor. If gravy is too thick, add a splash of stock or water to loosen. Use room temperature butter and milk for smooth mash.

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Keywords: bangers and mash, Guinness gravy, comfort food, sausages, mashed potatoes, onion gravy, easy dinner, hearty meal

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