Bratwurst with Mushroom Gravy
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
424 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
German
Bratwurst with Mushroom Gravy
Description
This recipe pairs bratwurst sausages, shallowly sliced before cooking to encourage even browning, with a homemade mushroom gravy. The gravy begins by sautéing onions and garlic in butter until softened and lightly browned, followed by cremini mushrooms cooked until their moisture evaporates and they develop golden edges. Beef broth adds depth, simmered briefly and then thickened with a cornstarch slurry for a silky texture.
The gravy finishes with additional butter stirred in for richness and is seasoned with salt and freshly ground pepper. Meanwhile, bratwurst are cooked in a skillet or oven until browned and crisp outside but tender inside. Served plated with the gravy spooned over and garnished with fresh parsley, this dish offers a layered flavor experience combining savory meatiness with mellow, earthy gravy.
Accompanying this dish with fries, mashed potatoes, bratkartoffeln, or spaetzle integrates traditional German elements, balancing the richness of the sausage and sauce. This combination makes for a comforting, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter divided, unsalted
- 1 yellow onion , chopped
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 16 ounces cremini mushroom brushed clean and sliced, fresh, or button mushroom
- 2 cups beef broth e.g., use extra beef broth base or granules, strong
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
- parsley chopped, fresh, for serving
- 4 bratwurst use a knife to shallowly slice diagonally across the length of each bratwurst about 1/2 inch apart, German
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry the onions until beginning to brown, 6-8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook another minute. Add the mushrooms and cook 7-8 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated and the mushrooms are beginning to brown a little. Add the beef broth, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Stir in the cornstarch slurry, stirring constantly to prevent lumps, and let it simmer for a minute or two until thickened. Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter and stir constantly to incorporate. Add salt and pepper to taste. While the gravy is simmering, pan fry the bratwurst until browned and crispy. Alternatively you can roast them in a shallow pan in the oven. Slice each bratwurst, place them on the plates, spoon some mushroom gravy over them, and sprinkle with the chopped parsley. Serve immediately with fries, mashed potatoes, Bratkartoffeln, or Spaetzle.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 424 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 424kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1305mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 705mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 530IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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