Description
Classic British comfort food featuring juicy bratwurst sausages served over creamy mashed potatoes and smothered with rich stout onion gravy made with Guinness beer.
Ingredients
Scale
Bangers:
- 1 pound uncooked bratwurst sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 ounces stout beer (Guinness recommended)
Mashed Potatoes:
- 3-4 russet potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Stout Onion Gravy:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup stout beer (Guinness recommended)
- 1 cup beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the sausages: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bratwurst sausages and 3 ounces of stout beer. Cover with a lid, cracked slightly to allow steam to escape, and cook for about 10 minutes, turning halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Brown and finish sausages: Remove the lid and let the liquid reduce until it almost coats the sausages. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover again, and continue cooking, turning occasionally, until sausages are browned evenly and cooked through, about another 10 minutes.
- Prepare the stout onion gravy: In a separate pot, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-10 minutes until the onions are slightly browned and fragrant. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and cook for 2-3 minutes to form a roux.
- Simmer the gravy: Slowly add 1 cup stout beer while scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze. Pour in 1 cup beef broth and stir. Let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes until the foam dissipates and gravy thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Make the mashed potatoes: Place peeled and sliced russet potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are soft and easily pierced with a fork. Drain the water, add 2 tablespoons butter and 1/2 cup buttermilk, then mash to your preferred consistency.
- Serve: Plate the mashed potatoes, top with cooked bratwurst sausages, and ladle over the generous amount of stout onion gravy. Enjoy hot for a comforting and hearty meal.
Notes
- You can use pre-cooked sausages as an alternative; just make sure they are heated through properly.
- Any beer can be used in the gravy. Stout provides a rich flavor, but a wheat ale can be a lighter option.
- For better caramelization, avoid stirring the onions too frequently when making the gravy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
