This is from the Deen Brothers. I saw Jamie and Paula make it one day and it looked delicious, though I'm not sure my DH would let me use that many of his beers.

Midwestern-Style Beer Brats

Recipe courtesy Deen Bros., 2007

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 6 bratwurst sausages

 6 cups lager beer

 2 large onions, sliced, divided

 1 tablespoon olive oil

 2 red or green bell peppers, cored and sliced

 Salt and freshly ground black pepper

 6 bratwurst buns or hoagie rolls, split lengthwise

 Mustard

Directions

Prick the bratwurst all over with a fork. In a medium pot, combine the bratwurst, beer, and half the onions. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer for about 15 minutes or until bratwurst are firm and cooked through. Transfer the bratwurst to a plate. Reserve some of the cooking liquid.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the remaining onions and the bell peppers. Cook about 15 minutes or until very soft, tossing occasionally. Add the bratwurst to the skillet in the last 5 minutes of cooking to lightly brown. If the vegetables begin to get too dark, add a few tablespoons of the bratwurst cooking liquid. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.

To serve, spread each bun with mustard. Fill each bun with a brat. Top with sauteed peppers and onions.