Grilled Beer Brats with Peppers and Onions
These Grilled Beer Brats with Peppers and Onions are a summer grilling classic - juicy bratwurst simmered in beer with sweet caramelized peppers and onions and finished on the grill for the perfect char. Pile them into a toasted bun and load them up with sauerkraut and mustard for the ultimate backyard cookout!
Servings 5 servings
Calories 426kcal
Ingredients
- 5 brats
- 1 medium white onion
- 1 ½ medium bell peppers - any color or combination
- 24 oz. beer - a lager or ale, nothing overpowering
- 5 hotdog buns - we like brioche hotdog buns or our homemade brioche rolls
- 2-3 cups sauerkraut
- whole grain mustard
Instructions
- Prep bell pepper and onion. Thinly slice the bell pepper and onion, and place in a glass dish.1 medium white onion, 1 ½ medium bell peppers
- Add beer and brats. Add the brat and pour the beer into the dish. Add lid and store in the refrigerator for several hours (or overnight).NOTE: I like to prep these brats the day before we make them. But you could prep the day of and marinate in the refrigerator for a shorter time, if needed.5 brats, 24 oz. beer
- Prep grill. Light an outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Add wood chips if desired.
- Transfer mixture. Transfer the brats and beer mixture to a large cast iron skillet (or you could use a disposable aluminum pan and then transfer onions and peppers to a skillet to finish indoors on stovetop).
- Boil mixture. Add the skillet of brats and veggies to the grill. (Add chicken broth if needed to cover the brats.) Close lid, and once bubbling, reduce heat to medium. Simmer mixture for 20-25 minutes, or until brats reach an internal temperature of around 145-150 degrees F. This doesn’t have to be exact!
- Drain the peppers and onions. Drain the peppers and onions in a colander. Place back in skillet and sauté until golden, if desired. You may also want to add a drizzle of olive oil or a pat of butter to the pan for extra flavor.
- Finish brats. Then add brats directly to the grates of the grill to finish. Turn heat back up and char brats on all sides until completely cooked through (about 165 degrees F). Add the buns to the grill to toast lightly.5 hotdog buns
- Serve brats. To serve brats, add to buns (we like brioche hotdog buns or our homemade hoagie rolls). Top with peppers, onions, sauerkraut, and mustard (or other toppings of choice).2-3 cups sauerkraut, whole grain mustard
Notes
- Boiling brats in beer before grilling ensures they are fully cooked through, juicy, and packed with incredible flavor from the beer, onions, and peppers they simmer in. The quick finish on the grill grates is simply to give them that beautiful char and smoky caramelized crust that makes beer brats so irresistible!
- If you don't have access to outdoor grill, simmer the brats in beer on the stovetop, then finish them in a hot cast iron skillet to get that beautiful caramelized exterior. They won’t have that smoky grilled flavor but they will still be incredibly delicious!
Nutrition
Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 1152mg | Potassium: 522mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1133IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 3mg