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French Cassoulet

Name: French Cassoulet
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 18 min
Total time: 1 h 38 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: Cooked white beans (800 g); Bacon, cut into pieces (150 g); Pork for stewing, cubed (400 g); Smoked sausage, cut into pieces (300 g); Onion (1 piece); Carrot, cut into medium-sized cubes (2 pieces); Garlic, minced (3 cloves); Tomato paste (2 tablespoons); Chicken broth (2 cups); Bay leaf (2 pieces); Thyme (1 teaspoon); Breadcrumbs, for gratin (1/2 cup); Salt (1 teaspoon); Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)

by Dana Peredo

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31 viewsTotal time: 1 hr 38 min

White beans cooked with bacon, pork, and sausage, baked with a golden crust of breadcrumbs—an accessible version of the classic southern French stew.

Servings: 6
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 1 hr 18 min
Difficulty: Medium
Category: Main course, Stews & casseroles
Cuisine: French
Serve: Hot
Texture: Thick, Chunky
Techniques: SautéSimmerBake
Meal: Dinner

Family meal
Holiday

Tips

Traditional cassoulet can take days to make with several different kinds of meat—this is a faithful and realistic version you can prepare in one evening. Here’s a video to help you make your dish.

Ingredients

Cooked white beans (800 g)
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Bacon, cut into pieces (150 g)
$45.60 MXN
Pork for stewing, cubed (400 g)
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Smoked sausage, cut into pieces (300 g)
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Onion (1 piece)
≈ $3.07 MXN
$27.90 MXN/kg
Carrot, cut into medium-sized cubes (2 pieces)
≈ $2.20 MXN
Garlic, minced (3 cloves)
≈ $0.99 MXN
Tomato paste (2 tablespoons)
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Chicken broth (2 cups)
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Bay leaf (2 pieces)
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Thyme (1 teaspoon)
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Breadcrumbs, for gratin (1/2 cup)
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Salt (1 teaspoon)
≈ $0.16 MXN
Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
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Price reference: Guadalajara, Jalisco

Estimated cost so far

≈ $52.02 MXN

≈ $8.67 MXN per serving

5 of 14 ingredients

priced

36%

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Tools

Dutch oven
Knife
Cutting board
Wooden spoon
Oven

Steps

1. Brown the meat12 min
First, cut the bacon into thick strips and the pork into good-sized pieces. Heat the cast-iron pot over medium-high heat (with no oil or just a little). Brown the meats in batches without crowding them. Start with the bacon for 2–3 minutes, then the pork for 4–5 minutes per side, and finally the sausage for 3–4 minutes just to sear it. As each item is ready, transfer it to a plate.
2. Cook the vegetables6 min
In the same pot, add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and minced garlic. Cook over medium heat for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally and scraping the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to loosen the browned bits.
3. Combine and simmer40 min
Return the browned meat to the pot along with the juices that accumulated on the plate. Add the beans, tomato paste, broth (it should cover almost everything), bay leaf, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook, uncovered, for 40 minutes; the liquid should simmer gently. Taste and adjust the seasoning during the last few minutes.
4. To gratinate20 min
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). If using breadcrumbs, sprinkle them over the entire surface and bake uncovered for 20 minutes, until a golden, crispy crust forms on top. Be sure to keep an eye on it during the last 5 minutes to make sure the breadcrumbs don’t burn.
5. Ready to serve
Let the cassoulet rest for 5 minutes before serving so it thickens slightly. You’ve prepared French cassoulet, ready to serve piping hot alongside cooked white beans.