Beef and Pork Stew with Sauerkraut and Mushrooms

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-17 · Updated 2026-04-17

A deeply flavorful Polish stew slow-cooked with tender beef and pork, tangy sauerkraut, and earthy mushrooms for a satisfying weeknight dinner. This Polish-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 145 minutes, pairs beef chuck, pork shoulder, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes beef chuck
• 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes pork shoulder
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large, diced onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 cup, drained and rinsed sauerkraut
• 2 cups shredded cabbage
• 8 oz, sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tbsp caraway seeds
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season beef chuck and pork shoulder cubes with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Brown meat in batches for 5 minutes per batch, then set aside. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the Dutch oven.
3. Step 3: Cook 1 large diced onion for 3 minutes until softened, then add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Return browned meat to Dutch oven, then add 1 cup drained sauerkraut, 2 cups shredded cabbage, 8 oz sliced mushrooms, 1 cup beef broth, 1 tbsp caraway seeds, and 1 bay leaf. Stir to combine.
5. Step 5: Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until meat is fork-tender.
6. Step 6: Remove bay leaf. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot.