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Slow Cooker 3 Ingredient Beer Brats

An easy and delicious meal made with just three simple ingredients: bratwurst, onions, and beer, slow-cooked to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 3 pounds bratwurst sausages About 10 to 12 brats
  • 2 large yellow onions, sliced into thick half moons
  • 3 bottles lager or light beer (12 ounces each)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Layer the sliced onions in the bottom of a large slow cooker.
  2. Nestle the bratwurst sausages on top of the onions.
  3. Pour the beer evenly over the brats and onions.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours until the brats are cooked and the onions are soft.
  5. If desired, brown the cooked brats in a hot skillet for 2 to 3 minutes per side before returning them to the slow cooker.
  6. Keep on WARM for serving.

Notes

Use high-quality bratwurst for the best flavor. You can try different types of beer to change the flavor profile. Dark beers like stout can give a richer taste. Adding sliced peppers or other vegetables can enhance flavor and nutrition.