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
- 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 245.59 kcal Moderate
- Protein 11.96 g Good Source
- Carbs 8.59 g Moderate
- Total Fat 14.79 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 5.54 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 36.54 mg Moderate
- Sodium 734.46 mg High
- Fiber 0.56 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.86 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 28.56 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.07 mg Low Source
- Potassium 61.83 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.51 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷