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Oven Braised Beer Brats with Caramelized Onions Recipe

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Oven Braising
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This recipe for Oven Braised Beer Brats with Caramelized Onions combines juicy bratwurst sausages with flavorful caramelized onions in a rich beer and beef broth sauce. It’s a hearty and comforting dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 6 bratwurst sausages
  • 2 large yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 12 oz beer pilsner or lager
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Sear the brats: In a large oven-safe skillet, sear the bratwurst sausages until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  3. Caramelize the onions: In the same skillet, sauté the onions and garlic in olive oil and butter until caramelized.
  4. Deglaze the skillet: Pour in the beer and beef broth, add Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  5. Braise in the oven: Return the brats to the skillet, cover, and braise in the oven for about 30 minutes.
  6. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

  • You can serve the beer brats on a bun with the caramelized onions as a sandwich.
  • Feel free to use your favorite type of beer for different flavor profiles.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 900 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg