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Bigos Stew (Polish Hunter’s Stew)

A hearty and flavorful stew made with sauerkraut, fresh cabbage, various meats, and spices, traditionally enjoyed by Polish hunters.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Polish
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meats
  • 1 lb pork shoulder cut into cubes
  • 0.5 lb smoked sausage sliced
  • 0.5 lb beef chuck cut into cubes
Vegetables
  • 1 cup sauerkraut drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup green cabbage shredded
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Liquids and Seasonings
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp bay leaves dried
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tsp salt to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Ingredients
  1. Chop the pork shoulder and beef chuck into cubes, and slice the smoked sausage.
  2. Shred the green cabbage and chop the onion. Mince the garlic.
Cook the Meats
  1. In a large pot, brown the pork shoulder and beef chuck over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
  2. Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Add Vegetables and Liquid
  1. Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the sauerkraut, shredded cabbage, beef broth, tomato paste, bay leaves, caraway seeds, black pepper, and salt.
Simmer the Stew
  1. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
  2. Let it simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the meats are tender.
Serve
  1. Remove the bay leaves before serving. Serve hot with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

Bigos tastes even better the next day, so consider making it a day in advance.

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