My Irish grandfather taught me this secret. Just 4 ingredients for the most flavorful, tender dinner you will ever make this March.

This slow cooker 4-ingredient bangers and onions is exactly the kind of quietly brilliant dish my Irish grandfather would have made in March—simple ingredients, long gentle cooking, and big, honest flavor. Classic Irish bangers are nestled into a bed of sweet onions and left to slowly melt into a rich, dark onion gravy. With just four ingredients and almost no hands-on work, you end up with sausages so tender they practically collapse under your fork, bathed in a glossy, deeply savory sauce that tastes like you fussed all day. It’s the kind of comfort food that feels right at home for St. Patrick’s Day, but easy enough for any weeknight.

Serve these slow cooker bangers and onions spooned over a mound of buttery mashed potatoes so the dark onion gravy has something to soak into. A side of simply steamed cabbage or sautéed greens keeps the plate grounded in Irish comfort, while a slice of crusty bread is perfect for swiping up every last bit of sauce. If you enjoy a pint, this pairs beautifully with a malty Irish red ale or stout, but a dry cider works just as well. For a lighter option, add a crisp green salad with a sharp vinaigrette to balance the richness of the sausages and gravy.

Servings: 4

2 pounds Irish-style pork sausages (bangers), about 8 links