20-Min Bigos — Polish Sausage & Sauerkraut Stew
A tangy, savory one-pan stew that tastes like it simmered for hours but comes together in 20 minutes. Kielbasa, sauerkraut, and tomato paste meld into pure comfort.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 28g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Slice kielbasa into 1/2-inch rounds. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until hot.
Step 2
Add kielbasa and cook until edges brown, about 3 minutes. Remove to a plate.
Step 3
Add onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Stir in tomato paste and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds, then pour in broth, diced tomatoes, and sauerkraut.
Step 5
Return kielbasa to the skillet and simmer for 8 minutes until flavors meld and it thickens slightly.
Step 6
Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve hot in bowls.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- cutting board
- knife
- wooden spoon
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