Best 7 Easy And Delicious Slow Cooker Cassoulet Recipes

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EASY AND DELICIOUS SLOW COOKER CASSOULET



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I am married to a chef, but I can't cook. So I make a lot of food in my slow cooker when it's my night to cook. We love France and French cooking, and this recipe is a wonderfully simple, elegant cassoulet that even I can make and he loves. Wonderful for cold nights and dinner parties. Double the recipe for leftovers - it melds overnight very well.

Provided by smart cookie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 4h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
6 slices turkey bacon
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, chopped
¼ pound fully-cooked smoked sausage, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup tomato paste
3 (15 ounce) cans great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook bacon until crisp and brown, turning often, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels; crumble when cool. Set bacon aside.
  • Cook and stir onion in the same skillet until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken, sausage, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and black pepper; cook until chicken pieces are browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in tomato paste.
  • Transfer chicken mixture to a slow cooker and stir in crumbled turkey bacon, great Northern beans, and diced tomatoes. Cover the cooker, set on Low, and cook until cassoulet is thickened and the chicken is very tender, 4 to 5 hours. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 12.1 g, Protein 35.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 641.2 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

SLOW-COOKER CASSOULET



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Many look down their noses at the slow cooker, but it's perfect for some dishes. Stews, for one. This sausage, duck and white bean stew is rich and hearty, and you can leave the dish wholly unattended for five to seven hours as it cooks. Brown the meat before you put it in the pot or not.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, main course

Time 5h

Yield At least 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 pound dried small white beans, like pea or navy
4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed, plus 1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 medium-large onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
2 cups cored and chopped tomatoes, with their juice (canned are fine)
3 or 4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1/4 pound slab bacon or salt pork, in 1 piece
4 sweet Italian sausages, about 3/4 pound
1 pound boneless pork shoulder
2 duck legs
Chicken, beef or vegetable stock, or water, or a mixture, as needed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup plain bread crumbs, optional
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine beans, crushed garlic, onion, carrots, tomatoes, thyme, bay leaves and meats in a slow cooker, and turn heat to high. (If you like, brown sausage and duck legs in a skillet before adding.) Add stock or water to cover by 2 inches. Cover and cook until beans and meats are tender, 5 to 6 hours on high heat, 7 hours or more on low.
  • When done, add salt and pepper to taste, along with minced garlic. If you like, remove cassoulet from slow cooker, and place in a deep casserole; cover with bread crumbs and roast at 400 degrees until bread crumbs brown, about 15 minutes. Garnish and serve.

ALL-DAY SLOW-COOKER CASSOULET



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This cassoulet is filled to the brim with white beans, lamb, garlic sausage, and smoked sausage (and breadcrumbs), but you can make yours with pork or ham, goat, or duck. Whatever you use, keep the proportions similar to those listed below, and you can't lose.

Provided by Andrew Schloss

Categories     Slow Cooker     Lamb     Sausage     Duck     Bean     Breadcrumbs     Soup/Stew

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 pound dried large white beans, such as cannellini or baby limas
1 duck (about 4 pounds)
1 pound boneless leg of lamb, cut into 2-inch cubes
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
8 ounces garlic sausage, cut into 2-inch lengths
8 ounces smoked sausage, such as andouille, cut into 2-inch lengths
1 large onion, diced
2 large celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Pinch of ground cloves
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 cups beef or chicken broth, or a mixture
1 can (about 15 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
2/3 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
Special Equipment
5-6 quart slow cooker

Steps:

  • Put the beans in a medium bowl, cover with about 3 inches of water, and soak overnight. Or put the beans in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and soak for 1 hour. Then drain.
  • Meanwhile, cut the duck into 8 pieces: 2 breast halves, 2 drumsticks, 2 thighs, and 2 wings. Trim off all visible fat and excess skin and set the fat and skin aside. Season the duck pieces and lamb with the salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Cook the duck fat and skin in a large heavy skillet over medium heat until between 1/4 and 1/3 cup fat is in the pan, about 4 minutes. Remove the solid pieces of fat and skin and discard. Brown the duck in the hot fat on both sides, about 4 minutes per side, and set aside. Brown the lamb, about 4 minutes per side, and set aside. Brown the sausage pieces on all sides, about 3 minutes per side, and set aside.
  • Add the onion and celery to the skillet and sauté until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, nutmeg, Italian seasoning, and cloves and sauté until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add the wine and bring to a boil. Add the beef broth and tomatoes, return to a boil, and remove from the heat.
  • To assemble the cassoulet:
  • Layer the beans and meats, in alternating layers (4 of beans, 3 of meat), starting and ending with the beans. Pour the liquid over all, cover the cooker, and cook until the beans are tender, 8 to 10 hours on low.
  • Preheat an oven to 350°F. Mix the breadcrumbs and parsley and scatter over the top of the cassoulet. Transfer the crock with the cassoulet to the oven and bake until the top is browned and bubbling, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

SLOW COOKER CASSOULET



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This recipe is a combination of the best bits of a few cassoulet recipes I've tried before. The simple combination of flavors in this dish becomes positively transcendent after a day of simmering. Serve this super-easy dish whenever true comfort food is called for!

Provided by velorutionista

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 8h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 links andouille sausages, diced
2 teaspoons olive oil (if needed)
1 medium onion, diced
3 -4 large carrots, sliced diagonally
2 celery ribs, diced
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
2 (14 ounce) cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup chicken stock or 1 cup vegetable stock
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs)

Steps:

  • Saute sausage in large skillet over medium heat till browned. Remove with slotted spoon.
  • Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to sausage drippings and saute till onions turn translucent, about 5 minutes, adding olive oil if needed to prevent sticking. Add thyme, rosemary, and sage and saute till fragrant, a minute or two.
  • Combine onion mixture, sausage, beans, tomatoes, and stock in 3.5 quart (or larger) slow cooker. Cover and cook 8 hours on LOW.
  • Just before serving, combine melted butter, parmesan, and bread crumbs, stirring till well coated. Sprinkle crumb mixture over each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.1, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 1026.1, Carbohydrate 58.6, Fiber 15.4, Sugar 9.5, Protein 27.7

SLOW COOKER CASSOULET WITH CRUMB TOPPING



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Classically inspired, this dish is loaded with chicken thighs, pork and smoked sausage. Tomatoes, beans and wine round out the hearty French stew, and bread crumbs thicken it slightly. -Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 7h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup soft bread crumbs
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 pound boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1" pieces
8 ounces kielbasa, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
2 cans (15 ounces each ) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup white wine
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 fresh thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place bread crumbs in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered until crumbs are lightly browned, stirring occasionally, about 8-12 minutes. Set aside., Combine the remaining ingredients in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, about 7 hours. Remove and discard thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Stir in 3/4 cup bread crumbs. Top individual servings with remaining bread crumbs. If desired, sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 22g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 802mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

SIMPLE SLOW-COOKER CASSOULET



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Not at all authentic--but delicious, filling, and easy! It's a wonderful dinner to come home to on a chilly winter's night; all you need is a crusty loaf of bread, a green salad, and some nicely-aged cheese and you'll have a wonderful, rustic meal. You can use pork--in fact, pork is standard in cassoulet--but as we don't eat pork, I have used other meats. Feel free to substitute other meats as desired; sausage, bacon, and ham would all be good, and I've used lamb loin chops with great success, too.

Provided by Halcyon Eve

Categories     Beans

Time 6h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 -6 chicken thighs
1 small leek, thinly sliced
2 -3 large garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper
3 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans or 3 (15 ounce) cans navy beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 lb smoked lean meat (such lean beef bacon)
1/4 cup dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio)

Steps:

  • In a 5 or 6 qt slow cooker, combine chicken, leek, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Top with beans and smoked meat; stir the smoked meat into the beans. Add wine.
  • Cover and cook on Low 5-6 hours or longer, until chicken is tender and cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.9, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 79, Sodium 84, Carbohydrate 56.9, Fiber 18, Sugar 1.1, Protein 37.5

EASY AND DELICIOUS SLOW COOKER CASSOULET



Easy and Delicious Slow Cooker Cassoulet image

I am married to a chef, but I can't cook. So I make a lot of food in my slow cooker when it's my night to cook. We love France and French cooking, and this recipe is a wonderfully simple, elegant cassoulet that even I can make and he loves. Wonderful for cold nights and dinner parties. Double the recipe for leftovers - it melds overnight very well.

Provided by smart cookie

Categories     French Recipes

Time 4h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
6 slices turkey bacon
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, chopped
¼ pound fully-cooked smoked sausage, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup tomato paste
3 (15 ounce) cans great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook bacon until crisp and brown, turning often, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels; crumble when cool. Set bacon aside.
  • Cook and stir onion in the same skillet until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken, sausage, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and black pepper; cook until chicken pieces are browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in tomato paste.
  • Transfer chicken mixture to a slow cooker and stir in crumbled turkey bacon, great Northern beans, and diced tomatoes. Cover the cooker, set on Low, and cook until cassoulet is thickened and the chicken is very tender, 4 to 5 hours. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 12.1 g, Protein 35.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 641.2 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

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