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Easy Beer Brats Recipe for Delicious Dinner Nights

These juicy beer brats are the ultimate comfort food! Perfectly simmered in beer and grilled to perfection, they are a must-try for any dinner night.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 5 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 5 bratwurst sausages
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 cups beer (lager or ale)
  • 5 brat buns
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup sauerkraut (optional)

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add onions and garlic, sautéing until softened.
  3. Place bratwurst in the skillet and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  4. Pour beer over the brats and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Cook for 20 minutes, turning occasionally.
  6. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
  7. Remove brats from the skillet and grill for 5 minutes, turning until golden brown.
  8. Toast buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes.
  9. Serve brats in buns with Dijon mustard and sauerkraut if desired.