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Beef And Bratwurst Recipe

Tender beef and savory bratwurst simmered to perfection in a rich tomato-based sauce. This slow-cooked masterpiece, ready in just over 10 hours, is incredibly easy to make and perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a hearty weekend feast. Serve with your favorite noodles or rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 615 mins
Calories 448.1 kcal
Protein 69g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beef And Bratwurst

  • 1 1/2 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 1 lb bratwursts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (28 ounce) can undrained crushed tomatoes
  • cooked noodles (for serving)
  • rice (for serving, optional)
  • fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

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How to Make Beef And Bratwurst

  1. Trim excess fat from 1.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 4 large serving-size pieces.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the beef and 1 lb bratwurst on all sides in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Set aside.
  3. Drain off excess fat from the skillet.
  4. In a 3-4 quart slow cooker, layer 1 large onion (chopped), sprinkle with 1 tablespoon tapioca starch, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Pour one 28-ounce can of undrained crushed tomatoes over the onion mixture in the slow cooker.
  6. Add the browned beef and bratwurst to the slow cooker.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
  8. Serve hot over cooked noodles or rice. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

38g

Fat

26g

Carbs

11g

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