Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Sausage and Gravy

This Slow Cooker Sausage and Gravy is a rich, comforting dish made with just a few simple ingredients. Juicy sausages slowly cook in a savory gravy that becomes thick, flavorful, and perfect for serving over mashed potatoes, rice, or biscuits.

It’s an easy, hearty meal that requires almost no effort but tastes like it simmered all day.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 4–5 hours
• Total Time: About 5 hours
• Servings: 4–6

Ingredients

• 8 pork sausages (Italian or breakfast sausage work well)
• 1 packet brown gravy mix
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 small onion, sliced

Optional additions:

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

1. Prepare the Slow Cooker
   Place the sausages and sliced onions into the slow cooker.
2. Make the Gravy
   In a bowl, whisk together:
   • Brown gravy mix
   • Beef broth

   Mix until smooth.

3. Combine
   Pour the gravy mixture over the sausages in the slow cooker.
   Make sure the sausages are mostly covered in the sauce.
4. Cook
   Cover and cook on:
   • LOW: 4–5 hours
   • HIGH: 2–3 hours

   Cook until the sausages are fully cooked and the gravy thickens.

5. Serve
   Serve the sausages with the gravy spooned over the top.

Serving Suggestions

• Mashed potatoes
• Rice
• Buttered noodles
• Biscuits

Storage

• Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months.
• Reheating: Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave.