Dinner · British

Bean and Sausage Hotpot

Daniel Brooks

Recipe by Daniel Brooks

Grilling & hearty mains · July 13, 2026

This is the kind of cozy one-pot dinner that comes together with a handful of pantry staples and almost no fuss. Browned sausages simmer in a rich tomato sauce sweetened with treacle and sharpened with mustard, giving you deep flavor for very little effort. Serve it with crusty bread or rice for a filling weeknight meal.

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Bean and Sausage Hotpot

Why you'll love this

  • Just five ingredients and one pot to wash.
  • Hearty and filling on a budget.
  • Deep, rich flavor from the treacle and mustard.
  • Easy enough for a busy weeknight.

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Bean and Sausage Hotpot

Prep
5m
Cook
40m
Total
45m
Serves
4
Level
Easy

Ingredients

  • 8 large sausages
  • 1 jar tomato sauce (pasta or cooking sauce)
  • 1200g butter beans, drained
  • 1 tbsp black treacle (or brown sugar)
  • 1 tsp English mustard

Equipment

  • Large casserole or heavy pot with lid
  • Wooden spoon
  • Colander

Instructions

  1. Heat a large casserole or heavy pot over medium heat and brown the sausages all over, turning them regularly, for about 10 minutes, until they are deeply colored and no longer pink on the outside. This browning builds savory flavor into the finished dish.
  2. Pour in the jar of tomato sauce and stir well to coat the sausages, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pot since those add richness.
  3. Stir in the drained butter beans, black treacle, and English mustard until everything is evenly combined and glossy.
  4. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then cover and cook for 30 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the sauce has thickened slightly and the sausages are cooked through.
  5. Serve hot with crusty bread or rice to soak up all the sauce.

Tips from the kitchen

  • Drain and rinse the butter beans before adding so they do not make the sauce watery or starchy.
  • If your sauce looks thin near the end, uncover the pot for the last 10 minutes to let it reduce and thicken.
  • Slice the sausages in half before serving if you want the dish to stretch further across bowls.

Estimated nutrition per serving: 540 cal · 28g protein · 42g carbs · 28g fat

Make it your own

  • Swap butter beans for cannellini or mixed beans if that is what you have.
  • Use brown sugar in place of treacle for a lighter, sweeter finish.
  • Add a chopped onion and a clove of garlic at the browning stage for extra depth.

Storing & make-ahead

Cool and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave until piping hot. It also freezes well for up to 2 months.

Good to know

Can I use any type of sausage?
Yes. Pork sausages are traditional, but chicken, beef, or vegetarian sausages all work well here.
What if I do not have black treacle?
Brown sugar, molasses, or even a spoonful of honey will add the same touch of sweetness to balance the sauce.
Can I make this ahead?
Absolutely. It tastes even better the next day once the flavors have had time to settle, so it is great for batch cooking.
What should I serve with it?
Crusty bread, rice, mashed potatoes, or a simple green salad all pair nicely.

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