4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Sausage and Onions

This recipe is a true weeknight lifesaver—just four ingredients, minimal prep, and your slow cooker does all the work. The sausage turns out tender and juicy, while the onions melt down into a rich, savory gravy you’ll want to spoon over everything. Comfort food doesn’t get much easier.

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Slow Cooker Sausage and Onions 🌭🧅

Ingredients

Ingredient Amount Notes
Smoked sausage links 2 lbs Sliced into 1‑inch rounds
Yellow onions 3 large Halved and thinly sliced
Beef broth, low sodium 1 cup
Dry onion soup mix 1 packet (1 oz)

Optional for thicker gravy:

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  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water

Method

  1. Layer Onions
    Place sliced onions in the bottom of a 5–6 quart slow cooker.
  2. Add Broth & Seasoning
    Pour in beef broth and sprinkle soup mix over onions. Stir briefly.
  3. Add Sausage
    Slice sausage into 1‑inch rounds and lay on top of onion mixture. Press gently so they’re mostly covered by liquid.
  4. Cook Low & Slow
    Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours. Do not cook on high.
  5. Finish Gravy
    Onions will break down into a savory gravy and sausage will be tender. Stir gently before serving.
    Optional: For thicker gravy, whisk cornstarch with water and stir in during the last 30 minutes. Switch to HIGH and cook uncovered until thickened.
  6. Serve
    Spoon sausage and onion gravy generously over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.

Simple ingredients, big flavor—this dish is proof that your slow cooker can turn everyday staples into something truly comforting.

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