How to Make Polish Bean and Sausage Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

Polish cuisine is known for its rich and hearty stews, and one of the most popular and comforting dishes is Polish Bean and Sausage Stew. This flavorful and filling stew is a perfect dish for a cold winter day or any time you're craving a comforting and satisfying meal. Packed with protein-rich beans, savory sausage, and a variety of vegetables and seasonings, this stew is a true taste of Poland's rustic and traditional fare.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups dry cannellini beans
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 10 slices bacon, cubed
  • ½ (16 oz) ring kielbasa sausage, cubed
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 whole allspice berries
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
  • dried marjoram, or to taste
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place cannellini beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak 8 hours to overnight. Drain and add to a large pot. Cover with fresh water and cook on low heat until beans are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat while beans are cooking. Add bacon and sausage and cook until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer meats to a bowl, reserving some of the grease in the skillet.
  • Cook onions in the reserved grease until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Add to bowl with meats.
  • Stir meat mixture, bay leaves, and allspice into the cooked beans and bring to a simmer. Add tomatoes, marjoram, garlic, salt, and pepper and continue to simmer, 10 to 15 minutes. Add water if there is not enough liquid in the pot.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat, add flour, and stir into a paste. Remove from heat and add to stew; stir in paprika powder. Simmer until stew has thickened, about 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    817 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 74mg
    • Sodium: 1225mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 89g
    • Dietary Fiber: 22g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 47g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 366mg
    • Iron: 15mg
    • Potassium: 2699mg