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Cassoulet

Authentic Cassoulet Recipe: Hearty French Bean and Meat Dish

Enjoy this authentic Cassoulet, a hearty French dish with beans and meats that's perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beans and Meats
  • 1.5 cups dried navy or cannellini beans soaked overnight
  • 1 lb pork sausage sliced
  • 1 cup duck confit or chicken thighs
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 large sweet onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • water enough to cover ingredients

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Soak the beans in water overnight.
  2. In a large pot over medium heat, brown the sausage slices; remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in the same pot until translucent.
  4. Add soaked beans, cooked sausage, duck confit (or chicken), thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Pour in enough water to cover everything by about an inch.
  5. Bring to a boil; then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about two hours.
  6. Uncover and cook for an additional 30 minutes to crisp the top layer before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20g

Notes

This Cassoulet recipe is versatile; feel free to substitute ingredients based on preferences. Store leftovers properly to maintain flavor.

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