Description
A hearty, one-pan skillet meal featuring seared bratwursts simmered in a tangy mustard and beer sauce with caramelized onions and peppers. This festive dish is designed to be kid-friendly, easy to prepare, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs bratwurst (mild pork, chicken, or turkey)
- 2 large yellow onions, sliced into half-moons
- 1 large green bell pepper, chopped into strips
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup light lager or pilsner (or chicken broth)
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp whole grain mustard
- 1 tsp paprika (smoked or regular)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the onions and bell pepper. Mince the garlic.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bratwursts and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Remove to a plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and bell peppers over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until translucent and starting to brown. Add garlic and paprika in the last minute.
- Pour in beer (or broth) and scrape up browned bits from the bottom. Simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, and sugar. Taste and adjust if needed.
- Return bratwursts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
- Uncover and cook for 2 more minutes to thicken the sauce. Ensure internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes before serving with pretzel rolls or crusty bread.
Notes
Do not rush the onions; cook them low and slow for sweetness. Use real butter for better flavor. If the sauce separates, whisk in a splash of cold water. For a vegetarian version, swap brats for plant-based sausages. For gluten-free, use GF beer/broth and serve with GF rolls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 2 brats and
- Calories: 450
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 28
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 20
Keywords: Oktoberfest, Bratwurst, Skillet, Kid-Friendly, One-Pan Meal, German Sausage, Easy Dinner, Family Recipe