Oven Braised Beef Broth Brats with Caramelized Onions
For a hearty and flavorful dinner that requires minimal effort, try this Oven Braised Beef Broth Brats with Caramelized Onions Recipe. This dish combines succulent bratwurst sausages with sweet, golden caramelized onions, all simmered in rich beef broth. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, it offers comforting flavors that appeal to everyone at the table. With just one pan to clean up, you can enjoy a satisfying meal without the hassle of extensive preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bratwurst sausages
- 2 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 12 oz beef broth
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil and unsalted butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook for 20–25 minutes until golden and soft.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Nestle bratwurst among the onions and pour in both portions of beef broth.
- Mix in Dijon mustard and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Bring to a light simmer on the stovetop.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 30–40 minutes until brats are fully cooked.
- Serve warm with caramelized onions on top and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brat with onions (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg