Slow cooker brats

Slow-cooked bratwurst makes for an ideal dinner on hectic days. Simply place one on a bun and top it with peppers and onions for a delicious and effortless meal option.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 10

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 320

Ingredients

4 bratwurst sausages around 1 lb or 454g
1 medium onion sliced into half-moons (around 150g)
1 green bell pepper sliced (around 120g)
3 garlic cloves minced (around 1 teaspoon or 5g)
1 tablespoon 14g unsalted butter
⅛ teaspoon 0.6g salt
⅛ teaspoon 0.3g ground black pepper
6 fl oz 177ml beer

Instructions

Slice the onion into half-moons and the bell pepper into strips. Mince the garlic cloves.
Place the sliced onions in the bottom of the slow cooker crock. Top with the bratwurst sausages.
Scatter the sliced bell peppers and minced garlic over the brats.
Season with salt and black pepper. Dot with the butter.
Pour the beer over the contents of the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
Once done, remove the brats from the slow cooker using tongs. Drain any excess liquid from the crock.
Serve the beer-braised brats on buns, topped with the tender onions, peppers and cooking liquid from the crock.

Notes

For extra flavor, brown the brats lightly in a skillet before adding to the slow cooker.
Substitute chicken or vegetable broth for the beer if desired.
Add a teaspoon of caraway seeds or fennel seeds for an authentic German flavor profile.
Swap out the green pepper for a red or yellow bell pepper for variety.
Serve with mustards, sauerkraut, or other desired toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 13gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 880mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

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