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Slow Cooker Beer Brats

by Sarah Olson on December 21, 2015 | Updated June 20, 2023 16 Comments

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Brats, onions, peppers and garlic simmered in the slow cooker along with beer. Great for gameday or a lazy Sunday.

Beer being poured over browned brats in slow cooker.

These beer brats tasted great! I love how the house smells when I add beer to the crock pot. When the guests arrive they get choose when they want to eat since the slow cooker keeps these brats nice and warm during the game. Did you notice I used bell peppers in the colors of our team?

Budwiser beer, packages of brats and onion and peppers on cutting board.

How to make Slow Cooker Beer Brats:

  • Add bell peppers, onion, garlic and black pepper to the bottom of the slow cooker
  • In a skillet set to medium-high heat, add oil. Brown the brats.
  • Add the brats on top of the peppers and onions.
3 slow cooker photos: one with onions, one with onions and bell peppers, and one with brats on top.
  • Add a can of your favorite beer. I used Budweiser, that’s my husband’s favorite. He is not a microbrew person.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on HIGH for 3 hours. Serve on buns with desired toppings such as mustard.
Cooked beer brats, onions and bell peppers in slow cookers.

Look how good these guys look! I could hardly wait to get one on a bun with mustard!

Brat in bun with bell peppers and onions on top.

What can I use instead of beer?

  • 15 oz. can chicken broth
  • Add extra garlic to enhance the flavor.

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Slow Cooker Beer Brats

5 from 6 votes
Whether it's game day or just weeknight eating, these Slow Cooker Beer Brats are always a winner.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours hours
Total Time: 3 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 462kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 28 oz. smoked bratwursts (two-14-oz. packages)
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 large white onion sliced
  • 2 bell peppers sliced
  • 1 tsp. garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 12 oz. beer
  • 12 buns
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Instructions:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat add the oil to cover the bottom.
  • Once hot, brown the brats on all sides, this will need to be done in batches.
  • While the brats are browning add the onion, bell peppers, garlic, and black pepper to the slow cooker.
  • Place the browned brats on top of the onion and peppers.
  • Pour in the beer.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours.
  • Serve the brats, onions, and bell peppers in buns; top with mustard if desired.
  • Enjoy!
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Recipe Notes:

What can I use instead of beer in this recipe?
  • 15 oz. can chicken broth
  • Extra garlic to enhance the flavor
 

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 917mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 621IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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    Comments

    1. Candy says

      July 23, 2020 at 12:23 pm

      I’m not crazy about beer but I do enjoy the Apple Ales , do you think it would be ok to use one of those instead of beer?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        July 23, 2020 at 3:17 pm

        I think that would work great.

        Reply
    2. Sophie says

      December 13, 2019 at 3:35 pm

      Are these kid friendly? Does the alcohol cook off in a slow cooker?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 13, 2019 at 8:48 pm

        From what I found in my research just now is some say it boils out and some don’t. I’d do your own research to be safe.

        Reply
    3. Katy says

      October 28, 2019 at 11:11 am

      Can I cook without the onion and bell peppers?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 28, 2019 at 1:02 pm

        Yes! Will be fine

        Reply
    4. Mike Mac says

      September 20, 2017 at 8:05 am

      Where do you find straight bratwurst? All I can find are curved ones (links). Those look like hotdogs.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 20, 2017 at 8:56 am

        Try looking near the hotdogs. I think I found these at Safeway.

        Reply
    5. Brittany says

      September 6, 2016 at 1:40 pm

      Did you use precooked brats or Raw brats?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 6, 2016 at 3:49 pm

        Precooked

        Reply
    6. Lenoria says

      February 22, 2016 at 3:41 pm

      I am not into sports or beer, but I can deal with cooking with it. Also, I love brats with onions and green peppers and this makes my mouth water!!

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        February 23, 2016 at 5:27 am

        I hope you make this Lenoria!

        Reply
    7. Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says

      December 26, 2015 at 12:03 pm

      These look delicious, Sarah! I know I’d love them for game day! Great recipe!

      Reply
    8. Grandma Kc says

      December 25, 2015 at 11:55 am

      5 stars
      We are NOT football fans but who doesn’t love a good brat and a beer? Thanks for the recipe and Merry Christmas!

      Reply
    9. Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says

      December 23, 2015 at 3:08 pm

      Ooooo… now this is my kind of game day food! 🙂 You can’t go wrong with brats and beer. But I am beer snob, so I would have to go with one of those craft brews for this recipe. 😉 lol!

      Reply

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