Hearty Cowboy Pie with Sausage and Baked Beans

Name: Hearty Cowboy Pie with Sausage and Baked Beans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 8 pork sausages cut into bitesize pieces; 1 kg potatoes , peeled and roughly chopped; 2 can cans baked beans; 1 onion, finely chopped; 75 g grated cheddar; 50 g butter; 3 tbsp barbecue sauce; 4 tbsp milk; 2 clove garlic, crushed or finely grated; 2 tsp sunflower oil; 2 tsp hot smoked paprika; 2 tbsp chopped chives to garnish, optional

A comforting family favorite featuring juicy sausages and baked beans in a smoky BBQ sauce, all topped with creamy mashed potatoes and melted cheddar cheese. This easy-to-make pie is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for a cozy weeknight dinner.

Servings6 Portions

Prep Time20 Mins

Cook Time60 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

pork sausages cut into bitesize pieces
8
potatoes , peeled and roughly chopped
1 kg
cans baked beans
2 can
onion, finely chopped
1
grated cheddar
75 g
butter
50 g
barbecue sauce
3 tbsp
milk
4 tbsp
garlic, crushed or finely grated
2 clove
sunflower oil
2 tsp
hot smoked paprika
2 tsp
chopped chives to garnish, optional
2 tbsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the mashed potato topping: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the chopped potatoes and cook for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pan for a few minutes to air-dry. Add the butter and milk, then mash until smooth and creamy. Cover with a lid to keep warm.

Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan/Gas 6). While the potatoes are boiling, heat the sunflower oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Sauté the onion for 6-8 minutes until softened.

Add the sausage pieces to the pan and fry for about 4 minutes until browned on all sides. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute, then add the smoked paprika and cook for another minute to release the aroma.

Pour the baked beans and barbecue sauce into the pan. Stir well and cook until the mixture just begins to simmer, then remove from the heat.

Transfer the sausage and bean mixture into an ovenproof dish (approximately 20x20cm). Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top and sprinkle with the grated cheddar cheese.