Authentic Eastern Sausage – Homemade Like the Store‑Bought Version
(4.9/5)
Picture a sizzling pan filled with golden sausages, aromatic onions, and a luscious tomato‑pepper sauce – the kind of dish that makes every dinner feel like a special occasion. This recipe brings the classic, store‑fresh Eastern sausage right to your kitchen, using simple, pantry‑friendly ingredients.
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Servings: 5
Why It Works
The ghee brings a buttery depth while the tomato paste thickens the sauce, and the fresh peppers add a bright, mild heat that balances the savory sausage.
Ingredients (US Units)
- 1 Tbsp ghee
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped (≈ 1 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2.2 lb lamb–style sausage links, sliced into ½‑inch pieces (≈ 1 kg)
- 2 medium green chilies, sliced (≈ ½ cup)
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced (≈ 1 cup)
- 2 medium green bell peppers, diced (≈ 1 cup)
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the ghee and oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the mixture glows.
- Sauté onions for 3‑4 minutes until they soften, then add garlic and cook an additional minute.
- Introduce sliced sausages and green chilies, stirring until the meats brown slightly.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and bell peppers, cooking for 5 minutes before blending in tomato paste.
- Braise gently over low heat for 10 minutes, letting the sauce thicken and flavors meld.
- Season with salt and pepper, simmer for another minute, then remove from heat and serve hot.
Pro Tips
- For extra smokiness, fry the sausage slices separately until crisp, then finish in the sauce.
- Keep the sauce slightly loose by adding a splash of water if it thickens too quickly.
- Serve with crusty bread or over fluffy couscous for a complete meal.
Nutrition (Per Serving)
~620 calories, 34 g protein, 42 g fat, 30 g carbs.
