Ukrainian Cabbage Stew (Bigos)

Name: Ukrainian Cabbage Stew (Bigos)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 g Sauerkraut; 400 g Cabbage; 300 g Sausage; 150 g Onion; 50 g Tomato paste; 2 pcs Bay leaf; 1 tsp Caraway seeds; 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Pepper; 1 tbsp Olive oil

A hearty and flavorful Ukrainian stew with sauerkraut, cabbage, and sausage. Perfect for a cold day and great for making ahead.

Total: 1 h 20 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 285
Protein: 14 g
Fat: 18 g
Carbs: 17 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Sauerkraut500 g
Cabbage400 g
Sausage300 g
Onion150 g
Tomato paste50 g
Bay leaf2 pcs
Caraway seeds1 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Pepper0.5 tsp
Olive oil1 tbsp

Method

3 steps

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sliced sausage, sautéing until the onion is translucent and the sausage is browned.
Stir in the chopped cabbage, sauerkraut, and tomato paste. Add the bay leaf, caraway seeds, salt, and pepper.
Pour in enough water to just cover the ingredients, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.