Reviewed: Nov. 1, 2007

I know the vote is 165 to 1, but I wasn't thrilled with this recipe. I love brats done in beer with sausage, but with the tomato paste and italian herbs, it just didn't work. Easy to do, though, just not better than a good jar sauce.

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Dennis

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Reviewed: Nov. 1, 2007

Simply: My husband liked it... I did not. I'll try a different recipe next time around.

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MOPTOPLISA

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Reviewed: Nov. 1, 2007

Awesome recipe. We always get these great sausage in a bun sandwiches topped with peppers, onions and a terrific sauce at our state fair. Never could figure out what made them so good - now I know. Left out the cilantro also. Thank you.

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Shari G

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Living In: Mandan, North Dakota, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 1, 2007

How can people rate a recipe when they change it? Also if the beer is too nasty to drink why would you want to eat it?

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Mike millerz2112

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Home Town: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Living In: Libertyville, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 25, 2007

This really is the best ever sausage dish. I use guiness when I make mine. I also took the advice of one of the other people and fried potatoes in a skillet to add to the dish. The portion sizes are huge, but I just freeze in the leftovers.

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lucykbach

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Living In: Orlando, Florida, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 11, 2007

I have made this recipe several times now and I usually use whatever beer is in the frig that day. It always comes out great!

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MlssK5

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Reviewed: Aug. 13, 2007

Really liked this recipe, very simple and easy to do. Sausage and sauce tasted great...will be making this again for the family!

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Federica

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Reviewed: Jul. 25, 2007

This was a first for me. I have NEVER used beer with my sausage and peppers before. And look what I've been missing all this time! I used 2lbs. spicy Italian sausage, so I left out the hot sauce. I only had 2 each red and green bell peppers, so that's what went in the skillet, along with the 2 onions, 4 cloves of garlic, 1-1/2 cans of beer (I was thirsty), the tomato paste, 2 Tbsp. each of fresh chopped oregano and basil, and a sprinkle of dried parsley. Wouldn't have added cilantro even if I'd have had it. We ate these on Italian bread subs, and they were Oh-so-yummy! Even better for lunch the next day. Thanks, Robert... this recipe is now in my "Tried and True" file.

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Reviewed: May 22, 2007

This was out of the WORLD, I cooked it just like it said with two bottles of Heinekena and a whole can of tomatoe paste to thicken the sauce which worked beautifully. This is a terrific keeper to my collection. My husband and my parents said it was great!!!!!

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Reviewed: Apr. 16, 2007

Made this for a family gathering and used water instead of beer, since some folks would have freaked out at the hint of alcohol. Everyone enjoyed it, and next time I'll use beer for sure! Keep in mind that the success of the recipe depends on the quality of sausage you use. If you're lucky enough to live in an area with lots of places that make and sell their own sausage,I suggest that you try those varieties over the mass-produced national brands. Some of the national brands have large amounts of salt, fat and preservatives and if you can avoid some of that, you're ahead of the game!

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AHomeChef

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Reviewed: Mar. 6, 2007

I've made these several times. I've never put in the cilantro because I never have it, but it's always good. I serve them on buns with provolone or mozarella. Wish the sauce was a little thicker though.

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Pam

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Reviewed: Feb. 9, 2007

This is the GREATEST Sausage and Peppers recipe I have ever had. I make it with whatever beer I have on hand and it always comes out good. The only change i've made is I add about 2 tsp. of fennel seed. Once I started it and realized I had no beer, so I used water and I actually really like it that way too. I have made this many times and if it's been 2 weeks since the last time, my 7 year old or husband asks when it's coming up on the menu. Thank you for sharing!

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Reviewed: Jan. 30, 2007

I USED BUDWEISER AND WOULD NOT RECOMMEND IT.HAD A FUNNY FLAVOR IN THAT RESPECT BUT WILL TRY AGAIN-GREAT TEXTURE/PRESENTATION AND SPICES-JUST NEEDS A BETTER BEER.(I THINK)

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TRUDY_FLETCHER

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Reviewed: Jan. 20, 2007

I made this dish on new years for a bunch of friends and it was the hit of the party. I used Harpoon IPA for the beer, and it was fantastic. Any IPA (India Pale Ale) will do the trick. The only problem i had with this recipe was that the sauce was too thin for me. This is more than likley due to me adding too much beer, so i give this recipe 5 stars.

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Reviewed: Jan. 18, 2007

This is so flavorful and delicious! I did not have tomato paste at home, so I reduced a 15 oz. can of tomato sauce instead. Perfect!

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Deb

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Reviewed: Dec. 8, 2006

Made this for the pre-game tailgate at the Meadowlands for the Jets game. It was SENSATIONAL!!! I'm going to make it again this week. I used Sriracha hot sauce which worked really well and a lager. Next time, I'm going to use an ale which may add even more flavor to this delicious recipe. Thanks!!!

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Holiday Park

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Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2006

My husband loves sausage sandwiches, and would only get them at the fair in the summer. Since I found this recipe he has it all year around. I have made this for several football parties we have hosted, and it is always a huge hit!!!

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Pam Y

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Reviewed: Nov. 4, 2006

I tried this out on my co-workers, they loved it. My husband wouldn't try it, but I loved it to. Thanks for the post.

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Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2006

This was really wonderful. I cut the recipe down to 1 1/2 lbs of sausage, 2 red peppers, 1 green pepper, 1 large red onion and 2 small/medium yellow onions. I also used 1 1/2 cans of beer instead of 2. It was wonderful served over penne pasta, and also awesome on italian bread as a sandwich. Thanks for the recipe, Robert!

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JossyRenee

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Reviewed: Oct. 29, 2006

I had to make many changes due to a lack of ingredients here in Prague where we live now, but it still came out pretty tasty. The shop was out of red peppers so I had to use green and yellow ones, and Italian sausages are not abundent in this part of the world so I ended up with a combination of Czech herb and Hungarian paprika sausages. For the beer I used Gambrinus, which is a famous Czech brew. I was a bit worried because of all these alterations but in the end it was quite nice to mop the sauce with baguettes and the sausages worked, too so I guess the recipe is fool proof! Perhaps slightly too garlicy, but it may have just been my oversized cloves. Thanks, we are having the leftovers for dinner.

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