Since we’re in the midst of Oktoberfest, I thought it was high time to create an Oktoberfest inspired recipe. Beer included! Don’t worry though, even with the beer in this stew, the whole thing is just about as guilt free as you can get with a meal.

You really do get all the flavors of Oktoberfest in one bowl here. Cabbage, sausage, potatoes, and of course… lager beer! I used an Oktoberfest beer, but a lager or any other ‘German’ beer would be perfect to use as well.

I don’t know about anywhere else, but here near Austin Texas, we celebrate Oktoberfest pretty heavily. Especially with places like New Braunfels and Gruene just a stones throw away. People get all dressed up and there’s a big festival… basically for drinking beer!

While I’m not generally a beer person, this Oktoberfest Stew may just change my tune. It’s really that damn good.

If there are leftovers, this stew does reheat pretty well! So feel free to enjoy it again a day or two later with a quick reheat and eat!

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Nutritional Claims: Sugar Conscious • Dairy Free • Egg Free • Milk Free • Peanut Free • Tree Nut Free • Soy Free • Fish Free • Shellfish Free • Pork Free • Crustacean Free • Celery Free • Mustard Free • Sesame Free • Lupine Free • Mollusk Free • No Oil Added • No Sugar Added