Sausages with mashed potatoes and wine sauce
6 servings
45 minutes
Sausages with mashed potatoes and wine sauce is a cozy and hearty dish of Russian cuisine that combines simplicity and sophistication. The delicate puree with butter serves as an ideal base, while the browned sausages add a rich flavor. The special touch is the thick wine sauce made with shallots, beef broth, and Dijon mustard, which adds subtle spicy notes that perfectly highlight the meaty taste of the sausages. A garnish of fresh green beans adds freshness and lightness. This dish is perfect for a family dinner or a cozy evening with friends. Inspired by European gastronomic traditions, it gains a unique character thanks to the Russian approach to home cooking. It is best served hot to reveal all the flavor nuances.
1
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped shallot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until softened. Add flour and cook for 30 seconds. Increase heat, pour in wine and broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens. Add mustard, reduce heat to low, and keep warm until sausages and mash are ready.
- Olive oil: 4 tablespoons
- Shallot: 200 g
- Wheat flour: 1 tablespoon
- Dry red wine: 125 ml
- Beef stock: 375 ml
- Dijon mustard: 1 tablespoon
2
Boil the potatoes in salted water until soft. Drain, return to the pot, and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 120 grams of butter. Mash and season with salt.
- Potato: 1.5 kg
- Olive oil: 4 tablespoons
- Butter: 150 g
3
When the puree is ready, heat the remaining olive oil in a pan and fry the sausages until golden brown.
- Olive oil: 4 tablespoons
- Pork sausages: 8 pieces
4
Bring lightly salted water in a pot to a boil, add the beans, and cook for 4 minutes until tender. Add the remaining butter to the sauce, season with salt and pepper.
- Green beans: 450 g
- Butter: 150 g
- Beef stock: 375 ml
- Dry red wine: 125 ml
5
Place mashed potatoes on each plate, topped with sausages and sauce. Next to it, arrange the beans.
- Potato: 1.5 kg
- Pork sausages: 8 pieces
- Green beans: 450 g
