Slow Cooker Bratwurst and Peppers
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The following recipe and photography were provided by Christina Musgrave of Tasting with Tina.
This slow cooker recipe is a classic that features one of the most deliciously unique items in Heinen’s Meat Department: Dortmunder Beer Brats!
Made with Heinen’s CARE Certified pork and Great Lakes Brewing Company’s infamous Dortmunder Gold Lager, these beer bratwursts are juicy and delicious! For this easy recipe, simply toss the beer brats, marinara sauce, spices, peppers, and sliced onions into the slow cooker. Let it cook on low heat while you go about your day and enjoy a complete meal by dinner time!
With only the slow cooker insert to clean, it’s a hassle-free meal that delivers amazing flavor.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Heinen’s Dortmunder Beer Brats are a must-try. These beer brats are an exclusive recipe made in partnership with Great Lakes Brewing Company. Featuring Heinen’s CARE Certified pork and Great Lakes’ Dortmunder Gold Lager, they’re only available at Heinen’s and packed full of flavor.
- It’s beginner-friendly and hassle-free, thanks to the slow cooker. This meal is foolproof and requires only a slow cooker. Simply prep the meal ahead of time, add everything to the slow cooker in the morning, and let it cook all day. It’s great for busy evenings and requires minimal cleanup!
- It reheats well and makes plenty of leftovers. This recipe makes eight bratwursts, so depending on the size of your dinnertime crew, you can enjoy this recipe the next day! Just add the leftover beer brats and peppers to a Heinen’s brioche bun and enjoy again for lunch or dinner!
Slow Cooker Bratwurst and Peppers
Cook time: 8 hours Prep time: 10min Total time: 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. Heinen’s extra virgin olive oil
- 2 packages Heinen’s Dortmunder Beer Bratwurst
- 1 green pepper, sliced
- 1 red pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow pepper, sliced
- 1 tsp. Heinen’s organic garlic powder
- 1 tsp. Heinen’s organic dried basil
- 1 tsp. Heinen’s organic dried oregano
- 1 tsp. Heinen’s organic onion powder
- 1 jar Heinen’s marinara sauce
- Fresh parsley, for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet on medium heat. Add the olive oil and two packages Heinen’s Dortmunder beer brats. Sear until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker.
- Add the sliced green pepper, red pepper, yellow pepper, garlic powder, dried basil, dried oregano, onion powder, and Heinen’s marinara sauce to the slow cooker. Mix well and cover.
- Cook on high heat for 3-4 hours or low heat for 6-8 hours.
- Serve the brats whole or sliced. Garnish with parsley and enjoy.
