Bigos Polish Hunter’s Stew: Hearty Beef Delight with Turkey Bacon
Bigos, known as Polish Hunter’s Stew, is a savory dish combining various meats and sauerkraut for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Polish
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef stew meat
- 1/2 pound turkey bacon
- 2 cups sauerkraut
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups mushrooms sliced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent.
- Add beef and turkey bacon; cook until browned.
- Mix in mushrooms, paprika, and pepper, stirring for a couple of minutes.
- Pour in the beef broth and stir in sauerkraut.
- Simmer on low for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Notes
- For an even richer flavor, let the stew sit overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 85 milligrams
Keywords: Bigos, Polish stew, hearty beef, turkey bacon, comfort food