Oven Braised Beer Brats with Caramelized Onions Recipe
If you’re looking for a cozy, satisfying dinner that’s packed with flavor and easy to pull together, these Oven Braised Beer Brats with Caramelized Onions check all the boxes.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 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 oven to 350°F.
- In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add onions and cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and soft.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Nestle the brats among the onions. Pour in beer and beef broth.
- Stir in Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a light simmer, then transfer the skillet to the oven.
- Bake uncovered for 30–40 minutes, until the brats are cooked through and infused with flavor.
- Serve warm with the onions spooned over top.
Notes
- No beer? No problem. Use all beef broth instead.
- Make it spicy: Add a pinch of crushed red pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce.
- Switch the onions: Red onions bring a sharper bite, while sweet onions will mellow things out even more.
- Serving idea: Serve on buns with sauerkraut and mustard, or slice them up and pile over mashed potatoes.