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