Steelers Game Day Sausage
Get ready to elevate your game day spread with this mouthwatering Steelers Game Day Sausage recipe! Perfect for tailgating or hosting a football watch party, this dish combines juicy bratwurst or Italian sausages simmered in beer with caramelized onions, vibrant bell peppers, and a hint of garlic. The sausages are seared to golden perfection, then infused with the flavors of lager or pilsner for a bold and savory taste. Served on toasted hoagie rolls or hot dog buns, these hearty sandwiches are topped with the sweet and smoky pepper-onion mixture and optional condiments like mustard and sauerkraut for the ultimate touchdown of flavor. Ready in just 45 minutes, this one-pan recipe delivers stadium-worthy bites right from your kitchen. Perfect for fans of easy game day recipes, beer-infused meals, and sausage sandwiches!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 links sausages (bratwurst or Italian sausage)
- 12 ounces beer (lager or pilsner preferred)
- 2 large yellow onion
- 2 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 6 pieces hot dog buns or hoagie rolls
- mustard (optional, for serving)
- sauerkraut (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat. Add olive oil and butter, allowing it to melt and coat the bottom of the pan.
Slice the onions and bell peppers into thin strips. Mince the garlic cloves.
Add the sliced onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic to the pan. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Sauté for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and caramelize slightly.
Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set aside on a plate. Keep the pan warm for the sausages.
In the same skillet, add the sausages and sear them on all sides over medium heat, about 2–3 minutes per side, until browned.
Pour the beer into the skillet with the sausages. Bring to a gentle simmer, then lower the heat to medium-low. Cover the skillet and let the sausages cook for 10–12 minutes, turning them occasionally.
Once the sausages are fully cooked through, remove the lid and let the beer reduce slightly for 2–3 minutes. This will enhance the flavor of the sausages.
Add the sautéed onions and peppers back into the skillet, tossing them with the sausages to combine and warm through for 2 minutes.
Toast the hot dog buns or hoagie rolls, if desired, under a broiler or on a grill for 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
Serve each sausage in a bun, topped with a generous helping of the onion and pepper mixture. Add mustard and sauerkraut on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3168 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 203.3 g | 261% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.0 g | 340% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 453 mg | 151% | |
| Sodium | 8614 mg | 375% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.4 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.6 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.8 g | ||
| Protein | 105.7 g | 211% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 518 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 20.1 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 2630 mg | 56% | |
*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.
