4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Sausage and Onions

This Slow Cooker Sausage and Onions is an easy, comforting dinner made with just four simple ingredients.

The sausage cooks low and slow until tender, while the onions soften into a rich, savory gravy flavored with beef broth and onion soup mix. With almost no hands-on work, it’s a great option for busy weeknights or cozy family meals.

Serve it over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice to soak up every bit of the flavorful onion gravy.

Slow Cooker Sausage and Onions

Ingredients

• 2 pounds smoked sausage links, sliced into 1-inch rounds
• 3 large yellow onions, halved and thinly sliced
• 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
• 1 packet dry onion soup mix, about 1 ounce

Optional for a Thicker Gravy

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water

Directions

1. Add the onions

Place the sliced onions evenly across the bottom of a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.

2. Add the broth and seasoning

Pour the beef broth over the onions.

Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix on top and stir briefly to combine.

3. Add the sausage

Arrange the sliced sausage over the onion mixture.

Press the pieces down gently so they are mostly surrounded by the liquid.

4. Slow cook

Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours.

For the best texture, use the low setting rather than high.

As the dish cooks, the onions will become very soft and blend into the broth, creating a rich, savory sauce.

5. Thicken the gravy if desired

For a thicker gravy, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth.

Stir the mixture into the slow cooker during the final 30 minutes of cooking.

Switch the slow cooker to HIGH and cook uncovered until the sauce thickens.

6. Serve

Gently stir the sausage and onions before serving.

Spoon the sausage and plenty of onion gravy over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.

Simple, hearty, and full of flavor, this slow-cooker dinner turns a few everyday ingredients into an easy comfort-food meal.