Oven Braised Beer Brats with Caramelized Onions and Apples

Just discovered a new way to cook brats—and it’s a total game-changer!

This Oven Braised Beer Brats recipe elevates humble ingredients into a rich, comforting, and deeply flavorful meal. Sweet caramelized onions and apples combine beautifully with savory bratwursts, all simmered in a robust beer and broth sauce enhanced with Dijon mustard. It’s a satisfying, one-pan dish perfect for cozy dinners, casual gatherings, or game-day fare.

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Caramelize the Onions and Apples: In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and apples, stirring occasionally, and cook for 20–25 minutes until caramelized.
3. Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, just until fragrant.
4. Add the Bratwursts: Nestle the bratwursts into the onion and apple mixture so they are partially submerged.
5. Add Beer, Broth, and Seasoning: Pour in the beer and beef broth. Stir in Dijon mustard, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
6. Braise in the Oven: Transfer the skillet or Dutch oven to the preheated oven once the mixture is simmering.
7. Bake: Bake uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, until the brats are cooked through (internal temperature of 160°F or 71°C) and the sauce has reduced slightly.
8. Garnish and Serve: Carefully remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot with caramelized onions, apples, and sauce. Pair with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or sauerkraut.

Enjoy this hearty, flavor-packed dish—it just might become your new favorite way to cook brats!