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Oven Braised Beer Brats with Caramelized Onions Recipe

5 from 1 vote
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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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
  3. Add onions and cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and soft.
  4. Stir in garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Nestle the brats among the onions. Pour in beer and beef broth.
  6. Stir in Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Bring to a light simmer, then transfer the skillet to the oven.
  8. Bake uncovered for 30–40 minutes, until the brats are cooked through and infused with flavor.
  9. 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.

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