Description
Transform your weeknight meals with this mouthwatering Slow Cooker Beer Bratwurst With Onions & Peppers. This simple yet flavorful dish brings the taste of a traditional German beer garden right to your table without the hassle of grilling. Perfectly tender bratwurst are infused with rich flavors from onions, peppers, and a splash of beer, making it an ideal choice for family dinners, game days, or gatherings with friends. Just layer your ingredients in the slow cooker and let it do the work while you enjoy your time. Serve this delightful meal on toasted hoagie rolls or pretzel buns topped with mustard, sauerkraut, and caramelized onions for a satisfying feast that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 fresh bratwurst sausages
- 2 large sweet onions (sliced)
- 3 mixed bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 bottle (12 oz) German lager beer
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Layer sliced onions and bell peppers in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, salt, black pepper, paprika, and optional spices.
- Place bratwurst over the vegetables and sprinkle the seasoning mix on top.
- Add minced garlic on top of the bratwurst.
- Pour beer around the edges of the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until bratwurst reaches 165°F.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving in toasted rolls with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 60mg