Brats in Sauce
Savor the hearty richness of "Brats in Sauce," a comforting dish that takes bratwurst sausages to the next level with a tangy-sweet homemade sauce. Juicy bratwurst is browned to perfection and then simmered in a luscious blend of beef broth, ketchup, dark brown sugar, and Dijon mustard, enhanced with caramelized onions and a hint of garlic. Finished with a touch of apple cider vinegar and Worcestershire sauce for depth, this flavorful recipe is ready in under an hour and is perfect for feeding a crowd. Serve these saucy brats over mashed potatoes, with crusty bread, or even layered atop sauerkraut for a truly satisfying meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this one-pan wonder delivers bold flavor and minimal cleanup.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces bratwurst sausages
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Slice the yellow onion into thin rings and mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, brown the bratwurst sausages on all sides. This should take about 6-8 minutes. Remove the brats and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until softened and lightly caramelized, about 7-8 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the beef broth, ketchup, dark brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Stir to combine the ingredients into a smooth sauce.
Season the sauce with paprika, salt, and black pepper. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Return the browned bratwurst sausages to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, flipping the brats halfway through, until they are cooked through.
Serve the brats hot, topped with the rich sauce and onions. They pair wonderfully with buttery mashed potatoes, crusty bread, or over a bed of sauerkraut.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
401 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.3 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 65 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1309 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.3 g | ||
| Protein | 14.0 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 328 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
