Polish Bean and Sausage Stew Recipe

Polish Bean and Sausage Stew Recipe
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    9 hrs 15 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    36

Embark on a culinary journey to Poland with this robust and comforting stew! Featuring creamy cannellini beans, smoky bacon, and savory kielbasa, this dish is a symphony of flavors that will warm you from the inside out. Perfect served with crusty bread for soaking up every last drop!

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    89 g
  • Cholesterol
    74 mg
  • Fiber
    22 g
  • Protein
    47 g
  • Saturated Fat
    14 g
  • Sodium
    1225 mg
  • Sugar
    9 g
  • Fat
    31 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Soak the Beans: Place cannellini beans in a large container, cover with several inches of cool water, and soak for 8 hours or overnight. (8+ hours)

02

Step

Cook the Beans: Drain the soaked beans and place them in a large pot. Cover with fresh water and cook over low heat until tender. (45-60 minutes)

03

Step

Sauté the Meats: While the beans are cooking, heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon and sausage, cooking until browned. Transfer the meats to a bowl, reserving some grease in the skillet. (5-10 minutes)

04

Step

Caramelize the Onions: Cook onions in the reserved grease until golden brown. Add to the bowl with the meats. (5-10 minutes)

05

Step

Combine and Simmer: Stir the meat mixture, bay leaves, and allspice into the cooked beans. Bring to a simmer. Add tomatoes, marjoram, garlic, salt, and pepper. Continue to simmer, adding water if needed to maintain sufficient liquid. (10-15 minutes)

06

Step

Thicken the Stew: In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add flour and stir to form a paste (a roux). Remove from heat and add the roux to the stew, stirring in the paprika. Simmer until the stew thickens. (approx. 15 minutes)

For a richer flavor, consider using smoked paprika.
Adjust the amount of marjoram to your preference. It adds a distinctive Polish flavor.
If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, use the quick-soak method: cover the beans with water, bring to a boil for 2 minutes, then let sit for 1 hour before draining and cooking.
Serve with a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of fresh parsley for added freshness.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 12 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Trey Parker

    The tip about using smoked kielbasa is a game-changer! So much flavor.

  • Landen Huel

    I've made this stew twice now. The first time I followed the recipe exactly, and the second time I added some mushrooms. Both versions were delicious!

  • Pearl Emmerich

    I made this in my slow cooker, and it turned out great. I just browned the meats and onions first and then added everything to the slow cooker for about 6 hours on low.

  • Eloy Wyman

    This is now a staple in our house! Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe.

  • Cary Pfeffer

    This was so comforting! My family loved it, and it was surprisingly easy to make.

  • Mariana Lang

    I didn't have any marjoram on hand, so I used a little thyme instead. It was still very tasty.

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