Hofbrau Beer Brats And Bean Ragout

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Beer brats, navy beans, fresh vegetables, fresh herbs and red wine add warm savory taste.

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Steps

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Place beans , vegetable stock and salt in a pot.

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Cover with water , bring to a full boil and reduce to a simmer for 1 1 / 2 hours or until beans are done.

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Place herbs , bay leaves , juniper berries , peppercorns in cheese cloth to form a sachet.

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Tie with string and place in bean pot.

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10-minutes before your beans are done start cooking beer brats.

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Heat a large saute pan , add 2-tablespoons oil and brown brats.

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Add 1 / 4 cup red wine , cover pan and simmer 8-10 minutes.

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Remove beer brats and hold warm.

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Add oil , onions , carrots , garlic , tomatoes , salt , pepper and saut 3-4 minutes.

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Add wine , tomato paste and saute until reduced by half.

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Remove sachet from beans and drain.

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Combine vegetables , beans , brats and wine reduction together.

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Reseason with salt and pepper to taste.

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Serve beans and sausage on warm plates.

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Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.

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Ingredients

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navy beans, fine sea salt, vegetable stock, fresh thyme sprigs, sage leaves, rosemary sprigs, fresh bay leaves, juniper berries, black peppercorns, extra virgin olive oil, bratwursts, sea salt, black pepper, onions, carrot, garlic cloves, burgundy wine, plum tomatoes, tomato paste, cilantro