Name: Bigos Stew (Polish Hunter’s Stew)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: PT-491811H31M57S
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: ⅓ cup (40g) dried porcini mushrooms; 1 cup (240ml) boiling water; 6 strips turkey bacon (diced); 1 lb (450g) beef (loin or shoulder, fat removed, cubed); 2 medium onions (diced); 1 small white cabbage (cored and shredded); 6 cups (800g) sauerkraut (drained); 10 prunes (halved or a can of stoned prunes, drained); 2 tbsp tomato paste; 3 bay leaves; 1 tbsp caraway seeds; ½ tsp allspice (or 4 allspice berries); 3 juniper berries (optional – if you can find them); 2 cups (480ml) Polish beef broth (or dry red apple vinegar / more stock); 1 cup (240ml) beef stock (low sodium beef broth); Salt and pepper to season

Bigos Stew (Polish Hunter’s Stew)

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Bigos Stew, also known as Polish Hunter’s Stew, is a hearty and comforting dish that embodies the essence of Eastern European cuisine. This savory stew combines tender beef, flavorful turkey bacon, tangy sauerkraut, and sweet prunes to create a unique flavor profile that’s perfect for warming up during the cold winter months. The beauty of Bigos lies in its versatility – you can easily customize it with your choice of meats or additional vegetables, making it an ideal meal prep option for busy days.

Author: Camila
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8–10 hours
Total Time: 0 hours
Yield: Serves approximately 6
Category: Main
Method: Slow Cook
Cuisine: Eastern European

Ingredients

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⅓ cup (40g) dried porcini mushrooms
1 cup (240ml) boiling water
6 strips turkey bacon (diced)
1 lb (450g) beef (loin or shoulder, fat removed, cubed)
2 medium onions (diced)
1 small white cabbage (cored and shredded)
6 cups (800g) sauerkraut (drained)
10 prunes (halved or a can of stoned prunes, drained)
2 tbsp tomato paste
3 bay leaves
1 tbsp caraway seeds
½ tsp allspice (or 4 allspice berries)
3 juniper berries (optional – if you can find them)
2 cups (480ml) Polish beef broth (or dry red apple vinegar / more stock)
1 cup (240ml) beef stock (low sodium beef broth)
Salt and pepper to season

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Instructions

1. Soak dried mushrooms in boiling water until soft.
2. In a large pan, cook diced turkey bacon until crispy.
3. Add cubed beef to the pan and brown on all sides before transferring to a slow cooker.
4. Sauté onions and cabbage in the same pan until softened, then add to the slow cooker along with mushrooms, sauerkraut, prunes, tomato paste, and broth.
5. Stir well and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours.
6. Season with salt and pepper before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 60mg

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