3 beer and bratwurst stew Recipes

olive oil, onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced, kale, diced small (2 small bunches), yukon gold potato, diced 1/2 inch, bratwursts (such as tofurky beer brats), butter (optional), heavy cream (optional), vegetable bouillon (better than bouillon brand is good), vegemite, salt (or to taste)

dark beer, fresh bratwurst sausage links, bacon , sliced crosswise into thin strips, sliced onions, minced garlic, chicken stock, red potatoes, halved, carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch sticks, fresh thyme, bay leaf, salt, freshly ground black pepper, crusty bread , for serving