Sauerkraut, cabbage, beef sausage, beef bacon, mushrooms, and prunes simmer into Polish hunter's stew.
25 min prep 150 min cook
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Soak the dried mushrooms in hot water for 30 minutes, then chop them.
Cook the sauerkraut and white cabbage with the beef stock for 45 minutes.
Brown the smoked beef sausage and beef pastirma in a pan, then set them aside.
Saute the onion in the same pan for 6 minutes.
Add the beef sausage, beef pastirma, mushrooms, prunes, and tomato paste to the cabbage.
Cook the bigos over low heat for 90 minutes until thickened.
💡 Tip: Bigos tastes more balanced when reheated the next day, after the cabbage and beef flavors have settled together.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with potatoes and pickles.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~650
kcal calories
38
g protein
32
g carbs
42
g fat
13.2g
Sugar
6.4g
Fiber
1062.2mg
Sodium
0.9g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (78%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Very filling, for a really hungry day
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