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Slow Cooker Beer Bratwurst with Onions and Peppers is the perfect, easy cookout meal to feed a crowd. Brats are slow cooked in German beer along with onions and peppers, then piled onto a bun – yep, that easy. It’s the perfect time for beer brats because it’s football time and Oktoberfest season!

A closeup of a slow cooker beer bratwurst on a bun topped with onions and peppers

What is better than cooking bratwurst in the slow cooker? Cooking them in the slow cooker with beer! In addition, you simply must have onions and peppers cooked in the slow cooker with the sausages to complete the truly perfect sandwich.

These sandwiches are perfect for football game watching or entertaining because you can keep them warm until everyone is ready to eat. Just set out the buns and condiments, then you can sit back and relax. They’re like the equivalent of German hot dogs.

Onions and peppers piled on top of a bratwurst sandwich

Oktoberfest Bratwurst

This bratwurst recipe is perfect for Oktoberfest feasting. I recently added another recipe that is perfect for Oktoberfest, German Beer Sausage and Potatoes. It’s really some of the most delicious comfort food.

I could live on sausages. I love all types from hot dogs to brats and of course, British bangers. I recently added another recipe that is perfect for Oktoberfest, German Beer Sausage and Potatoes. The most delicious comfort food.

Bratwurst in the slow cooker, tip

When you add all the ingredients to the slow cooker, it will look like there are too many onions and peppers, but they will cook down a lot so don’t worry.

Bratwurst serving suggestion

Since beer brats are a very German dish cooked in German beer, why not go all out and add sauerkraut? This is the way to eat these!

Bratwurst without beer

If you don’t want to cook them in beer, you can substitute beef broth or stock.

3 bratwurst sandwiches on a board with pickles

This recipe is for 4 people, but it’s easy to double or triple the recipe. Just make sure you have a slow cooker big enough, or borrow a second one for the day.

Cooking bratwurst in a pan

If you don’t have a slow cooker, you can slowly simmer them in the beer (or broth) in a large pan. 

Yield: 4

Slow Cooker Beer Bratwurst with Onions and Peppers

Slow cooker beer bratwurst on a bun with onions and peppers

Slow cooker beer bratwurst with onions and peppers are the perfect, easy cookout meal for a crowd. Brats are slow cooked in German beer along with onions and peppers.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 bratwurst sausage
  • 2 medium sweet onions, sliced
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups (354 ml) German beer
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Turn the slow cooker on to preheat.
  2. To a skillet add the oil over medium heat and brown the brats on all sides. Remove and add to the slow cooker.
  3. Top the brats with the onions and peppers, salt, pepper and butter. Pour over the beer and mix. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low 7-8 hours.
  4. Serve on a bun with your favorite condiments

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 460Total Fat 36gSaturated Fat 12gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 21gCholesterol 81mgSodium 880mgCarbohydrates 19gFiber 2gSugar 10gProtein 16g

This nutrition calculation is provided by Nutronix that is only a guideline and not intended for any particular diet.

© Janette
Cuisine: American / Category: Dinner Ideas

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