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Ina Garten Cassoulet

Cozy Up with Ina Garten's Hearty Cassoulet Recipe

Experience the warmth of French cuisine with Ina Garten's Cassoulet, a comforting dish perfect for winter gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beans
  • 3 cans white beans drained and rinsed
For the Meats
  • 1 lb sausages pork shoulder, lamb shanks, or duck confit optional
  • 1 lb chicken or duck duck confit for authenticity
For the Aromatics
  • 1 cup onions chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste high-quality for best results
  • 1 cup chicken stock vegetable broth can be used
  • 1 tbsp thyme fresh
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
For the Topping
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs fresh recommended for best texture

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak dried beans overnight or rinse and drain canned beans; set aside.
  2. In a Dutch oven, heat oil and brown sausages and chicken (or duck) for 8-10 minutes.
  3. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  4. Return cooked meats to pot, add beans, chicken stock, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves, simmer gently.
  5. Cover and simmer for approximately 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  6. Transfer to a baking dish, top with breadcrumbs, and bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes.
  7. Let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving, enhancing flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to prepare the cassoulet a day in advance to deepen flavors.

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