Beer-Simmered Bratwurst with Onions
Beer-Simmered Bratwurst with Onions delivers juicy links infused with malty beer and sweet onion, balanced by a gentle heat from red pepper flakes and a hint of garlic. Finishing on the grill adds a crisp, charred snap that contrasts the tender interior. Serve these at game-day cookouts, backyard gatherings, or any casual dinner where bold, comforting flavors shine.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Beer-Simmered Bratwurst with Onions, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 37 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 2
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Put the beer and onion slices in a large pot and bring them to a boil.
- 3
Add bratwurst, pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the beer and onion mixture. Lower the heat to medium and cook for 10 to 12 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grate.
- 5
Move the bratwurst to a plate. Reduce the heat to low and let the onions simmer until needed.
- 6
Grill the bratwurst on the preheated grill, turning now and then to get char marks, until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- 7
Serve the bratwurst with the onions.
- Calories 268.32 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 12.69 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 3.73 g 1%
- Total Fat 14.99 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 5.66 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 37.03 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 736.68 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 0.22 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 1.86 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 35.17 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.1 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 112.2 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 12.47 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Beer Simmered Bratwurst with Onions is made with 7 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beer, Black Pepper, Bratwurst, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 268.32 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Beer-Simmered Bratwurst with Onions made of?
- The main ingredients are Beer, Black Pepper, Bratwurst, Garlic Powder, Onion. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Beer-Simmered Bratwurst with Onions?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 268.32 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Beer-Simmered Bratwurst with Onions easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Beer-Simmered Bratwurst with Onions healthy?
- Beer-Simmered Bratwurst with Onions has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 268.32 calories and 12.69 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 736.68 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.66 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Gluten, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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