Description
Bigos Stew, also known as Polish Hunter’s Stew, is a hearty and comforting dish that warms you from the inside out during cold winter months. This traditional recipe features a delightful medley of flavors from smoked sausage, tender beef, tangy sauerkraut, and earthy mushrooms. As it simmers, the ingredients meld together to create a rich, savory stew that’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Easy to make in a slow cooker, Bigos is not only delicious but also versatile—allowing you to customize it with your favorite meats or vegetables. Serve it with crusty rye bread or creamy mashed potatoes for an unforgettable meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb kielbasa sausage
- 1 lb beef (cubed)
- 6 cups sauerkraut
- 2 medium onions (diced)
- 1 small white cabbage (shredded)
- 10 prunes
- 2 cups Polish beer
- ⅓ cup dried porcini mushrooms
Instructions
- Soak dried mushrooms in boiling water.
- Cook turkey bacon in a large pan until crispy; add diced sausages and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Brown beef cubes in the same pan.
- Sauté onions and cabbage until soft.
- Add all ingredients to a slow cooker and mix well.
- Cook on low for 8–10 hours.
- Serve hot with rye bread or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg