Best 8 Bratwurst Stew Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of a hearty and comforting Bratwurst Stew, a dish that seamlessly blends the richness of bratwurst sausages with the goodness of vegetables, all simmering in a savory broth. This culinary delight offers a symphony of textures and flavors that will warm your soul on a chilly evening. Discover the art of preparing this delectable stew with three distinct recipes: a classic Bratwurst Stew, a zesty Italian-inspired Bratwurst Stew, and a hearty Slow Cooker Bratwurst Stew. Each recipe takes you on a unique culinary journey, allowing you to explore the versatility of this versatile sausage.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY BRATWURST STEW



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A rich sauce coats this hearty combination of potatoes, carrots and bratwurst chunks. I adapted a baked stew recipe that appeared in a newspaper. This is so comforting on cold winter evenings. -Susan Holmes, Germantown, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 7h50m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-3/4 pounds potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cubed
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 pounds uncooked bratwurst links
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Place first 5 ingredients in a 5-qt. slow cooker; toss to combine. Top with bratwurst. Mix broth and seasonings; pour over top., Cook, covered, on low 6-7 hours, until sausage is cooked through and vegetables are tender. Remove sausages from slow cooker; cut into 1-in. slices. Return sausages to potato mixture; stir in cream., Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into stew. Cook, covered, on high until thickened, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 calories, Fat 39g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 1367mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

LENTIL AND BRATWURST STEW



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Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 fresh bratwurst links
3 cups water
1 large leek, cut in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces (3 cups)
1 medium stalk celery, sliced (1/2 cup)
1 medium carrot, sliced (1/2 cup)
1 cup dried green lentils, sorted, rinsed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup Chianti or dry red wine
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, cook bratwurst over medium heat until browned on all sides.
  • Carefully pour in 1 cup of the water. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 6 to 8 minutes, turning bratwurst occasionally, until no longer pink in center. Remove bratwurst from saucepan; cover and refrigerate. Discard cooking liquid.
  • Into same saucepan, pour remaining 2 cups water. Stir in all remaining ingredients except bratwurst and spinach. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
  • Cut bratwurst into 1/2-inch slices; stir into stew. Cook about 3 minutes or until bratwurst is hot. Stir in spinach. Cook uncovered 1 to 2 minutes longer or just until spinach is wilted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 780 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

CHEESY BRATWURST STEW



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This recipe was given to me from my supervisor at work (Rick Rossi). I have not tried it yet, but I promise I will and put in my review!

Provided by Adam K.

Categories     Stew

Time 55m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 -5 medium cooked potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans cut green beans, drained
1 (1 lb) package Eckrich smoked sausage
2 (15 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Stir all the ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • Add some milk to thin it out.
  • Put in oven-proof pot or dish and bake for 30-45 minutes.
  • Note: Under-cook the potatoes slightly or they will get mushy.

BLACK-EYED PEA BRATWURST STEW



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You can make this dish in the slow cooker or simmer on stove. Hearty, inexpensive and easy! Serve with rice or have plenty of bread on hand to soak up the juices!

Provided by kimberly

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 3h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds bratwurst sausages, cut into thirds
2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
2 (9 ounce) packages frozen cut green beans, thawed
2 cups cubed potatoes
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock
2 tablespoons hot Buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank's® REDHOT Buffalo Wing Sauce), or to taste
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon ground thyme
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Place bratwurst sausages, black-eyed peas, green beans, potatoes, onion, garlic, chicken stock, Buffalo wing sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and black pepper in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on High setting until vegetables are tender and soup is thickened, 3 to 4 hours.
  • For a thicker stew, whisk flour and water together in a bowl until smooth. Pour mixture into stew and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 69.2 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 1908.6 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

CREAMY BRATWURST STEW



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I have not tried this recipe. This recipe is from All Recipes. The recipe was submitted by Susan Holmes.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Stew

Time 7h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 medium potatoes, cubed
2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 lbs fresh bratwursts, cut into 1-inch slices
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups half-and-half cream
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the potatoes; carrots, celery, onion and green pepper. Top with bratwurst slices. Combine the broth, salt, basil and pepper; pour over top. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours or until vegetables are tender and sausage is no longer pink.
  • Stir in cream. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into stew. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until gravy is thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1324.5, Fat 106.5, SaturatedFat 38.4, Cholesterol 274, Sodium 3263.6, Carbohydrate 37.8, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2.9, Protein 51.5

CHEESY BRATWURST STEW



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I was invited to my BFF's house for dinner and she made this fantastic stew. I couldn't get enough of it cause it was so darn good. The flavor was out of this world. So I have to give credit to my best friend in the whole world miss Julie. hope you all enjoy it too.

Provided by Valeree Dunbar

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 3h20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 bratwursts cut in chunks
4 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
1 can(s) cream of mushroom soup
2 medium red peppers diced
2 c shredded cheddar cheese
1 can(s) green beans drained
1 c water

Steps:

  • 1. Brown the bratwurst in skillet until no longer pink. Add dry minced onion and cook for 1 minute.
  • 2. Add brats and all other ingredients to crock pot. Cook 3 hours until potatoes are fork tender.

SLOW COOKER BRATWURST STEW



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this is one of my family's favorites for a rainy gloomy day or just when we want some comfort food

Provided by Merry cantrell

Categories     Beef Soups

Time 9h

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lbs baby red potatoes or any other potato of your choice, cut in quarters
1 lbs baby carrots, chopped
1-2 lbs uncooked bratwurst
1 can(s) cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
1 c sour cream
1 can(s) water from cream soup can
black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. this will be one of the easiest dinners you have made. Clean your vegetables, if your using red potatoes cut them in quaters and throw them in your crock pot. If your using russets cut them in half and then in quarters so they're bite sized and toss them in the crock pot. Sprinkle with black pepper.
  • 2. chop your carrots into bite size pieces and throw them in the crock pot and sprinkle with black pepper.
  • 3. squeeze the sausage out of the casings, they will automatically form meatballs. place them on top of the veggies in your crock pot. Sprinkle with black pepper
  • 4. pour the cream of chicken soup over the meatballs sprinkle with black pepper. Place the lid on and decide how long your willing to wait for dinner. 8-10 hrs on Low 4-6 on high.
  • 5. once your stew is cooked through, meaning the potatoes are fork tender and the meatballs are cooked through. Stir in the sour cream and serve!

BRATWURST STEW



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This is one of our family favorites, especially in the Autumn months around October. Super easy and so yummy it just hits the spot!

Provided by Jess Weible

Categories     Other Soups

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 medium potatoes, cubed
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 c chopped onion
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 lb stadium bratwurst links, sliced
1/2 c chicken broth
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp pepper
2 c half and half
3 tsp cornstarch
3 tsp water

Steps:

  • 1. In a slow-cooker, combine the potatoes, carrots, celery, onion and green pepper. Top with the bratwurst slices. Combine the broth, salt, basil, and pepper; pour over top. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours or until vegetables are tender and sausage is no longer pink.
  • 2. Stir in cream. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into stew. Cover and cook on HIGH for 30 minutes or until gravy has thickened.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality bratwurst: Choose a bratwurst that is made with fresh, high-quality pork and spices. This will ensure that your stew has a delicious flavor.
  • Brown the bratwurst before adding it to the stew: Browning the bratwurst will help to develop its flavor and give it a nice crispy texture.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your stew: This will add flavor and nutrients to the dish. Some good options include potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth is an important part of the stew, so be sure to use a broth that is full of flavor. A good option is to use a chicken or beef broth.
  • Simmer the stew for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the stew with a side of bread or rice: This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Bratwurst stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a bratwurst stew that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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