Lighter Bigos (Hunter's Stew with Beef and Chicken)

This traditional Polish hunter's stew replaces heavy cured sausages with lean beef and chicken to deliver high quality protein and gut-healthy fermented fiber with minimal fats.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (4 servings), not per serving.

• 350 g (12.3 oz) lean beef cubes · 494 kcal in the whole recipe
• 350 g (12.3 oz) boneless skinless chicken thigh, diced · 504 kcal in the whole recipe
• 350 g (12.3 oz) sauerkraut, rinsed and drained · 140 kcal in the whole recipe
• 350 g (12.3 oz) white cabbage, shredded · 88 kcal in the whole recipe
• 200 g (7 oz) mushrooms, sliced · 44 kcal in the whole recipe
• 150 g (1 medium) onion, diced · 60 kcal in the whole recipe
• 8 g (2 cloves) garlic, minced · 12 kcal in the whole recipe
• 34 g (2 tbsp) tomato paste · 33 kcal in the whole recipe
• 26 g (2 tbsp) olive oil · 230 kcal in the whole recipe
• 400 g (1.7 cups) beef broth · 28 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 bay leaves, allspice, salt and black pepper

Method

1. Heat the olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat and sauté the diced onion and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes until softened.

   

2. Add the beef cubes and diced chicken thighs, cooking for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned on all sides.

   

3. Stir in the tomato paste, shredded white cabbage, rinsed sauerkraut, sliced mushrooms, bay leaves, allspice, salt, black pepper, and beef broth.

   

4. Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer slowly for 50-60 minutes until the meats and cabbages are very tender.

   

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