Grilled Currywurst with Spiced Tomato Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-22 · Updated 2026-07-22

A smoky take on the classic German currywurst, featuring grilled sausages smothered in a vibrant spiced tomato sauce. This German-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bratwurst sausages, olive oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 6 bratwurst sausages
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, finely diced yellow onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika paprika
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush 6 bratwurst sausages with 1 tbsp olive oil and grill for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until evenly charred and cooked through.
2. Step 2: While sausages grill, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 medium finely diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tbsp curry powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and cook for 1 minute until spices are aromatic.
4. Step 4: Add 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes, 1/4 cup water, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
5. Step 5: Season the sauce with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Serve the grilled bratwurst sliced and smothered with the warm spiced tomato curry sauce.