Description
Beer brats on stove are an easy comfort food recipe where bratwurst are seared in a skillet, then simmered with onions and beer until juicy and flavorful. This stovetop method creates tender brats with caramelized onions and a rich beer sauce, making it a perfect indoor alternative to grilled bratwurst.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bratwurst
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 cup beer of choice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Melt the butter until lightly golden.
- Add the bratwurst and sear for about three minutes per side until deeply browned.
- Add the sliced onions to the skillet and pour in the beer.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium low and cook, turning the brats occasionally, until they reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees and the beer has reduced slightly.
- Let the brats rest for a few minutes, then serve with the beer cooked onions and your favorite toppings.
Notes
Dark beer creates a richer sauce while lighter beers keep the flavor milder. Add sliced peppers or cabbage for extra flavor during the simmer. Broth can replace beer if needed. Natural casing brats give the best texture and snap.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brat
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 70mg