Description
Enjoy this comforting one-pan Oven-Braised Beer Brats with Apples & Onions, a perfect dish for cozy nights. Juicy bratwursts are simmered with caramelized onions and sweet apples in a flavorful beer broth, offering a rich and hearty meal with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 2 Yellow Onions, sliced
- 2 Apples (Honeycrisp or Braeburn), sliced
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 4 Bratwursts
- 1 cup Beer (lager or amber ale recommended)
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
- Fresh Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions and apples. Sauté for 20-25 minutes until onions are caramelized and apples are tender.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Nestle the bratwursts among the onion and apple mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together beer, beef broth, and Dijon mustard.
- Pour the liquid mixture over the bratwursts and vegetables. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Bring the skillet to a gentle simmer on the stovetop for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the skillet, uncovered, to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until bratwursts reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Remove from oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- The dish can be frozen for up to 2 months, wrapped tightly to prevent freezer burn.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave to maintain moisture.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free beer and sausages.
- For a vegetarian option, use plant-based sausages and vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven Braised
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bratwurst
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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