BRATWURST BURGERS WITH BRAISED ONIONS

Bratwurst Burgers with Braised Onions image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large onion, sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, sliced
1 cup dark beer or chicken broth
BURGERS:
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound uncooked bratwurst links, casings removed
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon 2% milk
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
4 slices Muenster cheese
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
8 teaspoons spicy brown mustard

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and peppers; cook and stir 5 minutes. Stir in beer. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender and liquid is almost evaporated. Remove and keep warm., In a small bowl, combine beef and bratwurst, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 3/4-in.-thick patties., In a shallow bowl, mix egg and milk. Place bread crumbs in a separate shallow bowl. Dip patties in egg mixture, then roll in crumb mixture to coat., In the same skillet over medium heat, cook burgers 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° for medium doneness and juices run clear, topping with cheese during the last 1-2 minutes of cooking. Serve burgers on buns with mustard and onion mixture.