Sauerkraut, fresh cabbage, mushrooms, prunes, kielbasa, and meats cook slowly into Polish hunter stew.
35 min prep 180 min cook 30 min rest
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Soak the dried mushrooms in hot water for 20 minutes and chop them.
Sear the diced beef in vegetable oil for 10 minutes.
Add the onion and soften for 6 minutes.
Thinly slice the white cabbage and add it to the pot.
Add the sauerkraut, mushrooms, dried plums, tomato paste, bay leaves, juniper berries, and black pepper.
Pour in the meat stock and cook the bigos over low heat for 2 hours.
Add the kielbasa beef sausage and smoked beef and cook for 35 minutes more.
Rest the bigos for 30 minutes and serve.
💡 Tip: A short rest balances the sauerkraut tang with the meat fat.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot in deep plates with rye bread and dill.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~560
kcal calories
31
g protein
34
g carbs
32
g fat
6.1g
Sugar
5.5g
Fiber
933.6mg
Sodium
4.5g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (64%); 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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