This grilled beer brats recipe is a classic American dish that combines juicy bratwurst sausages with onions, peppers, and mustard. The brats are simmered in beer before being grilled to perfection, giving them a delicious flavor. Serve them on bun and top it with your favorite condiments for a mouthwatering meal.
Ingredients
- 6 bratwurst sausages
- 2 onions, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup beer
- 6 hot dog buns
- Mustard, for serving
Directions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and peppers and cook until they are soft and slightly caramelized, about 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme.
- Season the bratwurst sausages with the spice mixture.
- Add the seasoned bratwurst sausages to the pot with the onions and peppers. Pour the beer over the sausages. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the bratwurst sausages from the pot and transfer them to the grill. Grill the sausages for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are evenly browned and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, place the hot dog buns on the grill to lightly toast.
- Remove the sausages and buns from the grill.
- Serve the grilled beer brats on the toasted buns, topped with the caramelized onions and peppers. Serve with mustard on the side.