Smothered Beer Braised Brats

Smothered Beer Braised Brats are perfect this time of year when the German influence is everywhere–from Octoberfest all over the country to the polka music at weddings (think the chicken dance).

This is a one-pot meal you are going to want to serve any time of year. The sautéed vegetables in pasta sauce compliment the bratwurst. I prefer to serve this on a bun, but you wouldn’t have to. This meal would be perfect for a camping trip or sitting around the campfire. Smothered Beer Braised Brats would be perfect alongside Dad’s Favorite Chili.

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Smothered Beer Braised Brats

Cook Time

25 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

This is a one-pot meal you are going to want to serve any time of year. The sauteed vegetables in pasta sauce compliment the bratwurst.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: German

Keyword: beer-braised, bratwurst

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 310 kcal

Author: Renea

Ingredients

• 6 bratwurst
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 sliced onion
• 1 cup sliced bell pepper, any color
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 8 ounces pasta sauce
• 1/2 can beer
• 6 steak roll buns

Instructions

1. Poke the bratwurst with a fork and place in a large frypan.

2. Add the olive oil, onions, peppers and mushrooms and saute over medium-low heat until vegetables are tender for about 10-15 minutes.

3. Turn and rotate the bratwurst periodically.

4. Add the butter, pasta sauce and beer.

5. Continue to cook for 10 minutes.

6. Place brats in buns and ladle sauce over the top.

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