A hearty, no-fuss British hotpot of browned sausages and butter beans in a rich tomato sauce, sweetened with treacle and warmed with mustard.
This bean and sausage hotpot is the definition of easy comfort food — browned sausages simmered with butter beans in a rich tomato sauce, sweetened with a little treacle and a kick of mustard. Five ingredients, one pot, and a hug in a bowl.
Prep 10 min
Cook 40 min
Total 50 min
Easy
- 8 large Sausages
- 1 Jar Tomato Sauce
- 1200g Butter Beans
- 1 tbls Black Treacle
- 1 tsp English Mustard
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Preparation
- In a large casserole, fry the sausages until browned all over, about 10 minutes.
- Add the tomato sauce and stir well, then stir in the beans, treacle and mustard.
- Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes.
- Great served with crusty bread or rice.
Tips from the ZestyPlate Kitchen
- Brown the sausages well first for deeper, savoury flavour in the finished hotpot.
- The spoonful of treacle adds a lovely depth and balances the acidity of the tomato.
- Let it simmer gently so the sausages stay juicy and the sauce thickens.
- A dollop of mustard at the end lifts everything — adjust to taste.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — cannellini, haricot or even baked beans all work in place of butter beans.
Absolutely — swap in veggie sausages and it's just as hearty and comforting.
Crusty bread to mop up the sauce, fluffy rice, or a pile of buttery mash.
