CASSOULET WITH LOTS OF VEGETABLES (MARK BITTMAN)
Cassoulet is one of the best of the myriad of traditional European dishes that combine beans and meat to produce wonderful rich, robust stews. This recipe maintains that spirit, but is much faster, easier, less expensive, and more contemporary, emphasizing the beans and vegetables over meat. (That probably makes it more, not less, traditional, since meat was always hard to come by before the mid-twentieth century.) The main recipe starts with already cooked beans or canned beans and is ready relatively fast. To begin with dried beans, see the variation; it takes more time, but the results are even better.
Provided by Nado2003
Categories Stew
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add the meat, and cook, turning as needed, until the meat is deeply browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and drain off all but 2 tablespoons of the fat.
- Turn the heat to medium and add the garlic, leeks or onions, carrots, celery, and zucchini or cabbage; and sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, their liquid, the reserved meat, and the herbs and bring to a boil. Add the beans; bring to a boil again, stirring occasionally, then reduce the heat so the mixture bubbles gently but continuously. Cook for about 20 minutes, adding the liquid when the mixture gets thick and the vegetables are melting away.
- Fish out the meat and remove the bones and skin as needed. Chop into chunks and return to the pot along with the cayenne. Cook another minute or two to warm through, then taste and adjust seasoning if necessary and serve.
- Slow-Cooked Cassoulet. Start with dried beans. After browning the meat in Step 1, leave it in the pan and add 1/2 pound dry white beans (they'll cook faster if you soak them first) and enough water or stock to just cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for about an hour. Meanwhile, in a separate pan with another 2 tablespoons of olive oil, cook the vegetables as directed in Step 2. Add them to the pot of beans along with the tomatoes and herbs. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle bubble and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, adding more liquid as necessary to keep them moist. This will take anywhere from another 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the age of your dried beans.
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xxthee 123
[email protected]This cassoulet was delicious! I loved the combination of vegetables, sausage, and beans. I will definitely be making this again.
Kesia Rampedi
[email protected]This cassoulet was a disappointment. The vegetables were overcooked and the sausage and beans were dry. I think I would have liked it more if it had been cooked properly.
Aaron Drayer
[email protected]This cassoulet was amazing! It was so flavorful and hearty. I loved the combination of vegetables, sausage, and beans. I will definitely be making this again.
yossi konorti
[email protected]I thought this cassoulet was just okay. The vegetables were a bit bland and the sausage and beans were a bit dry. I think I would have liked it more if it had been more flavorful.
Salma Akramkhail
[email protected]This cassoulet was delicious! The vegetables were perfectly cooked and the sausage and beans were so flavorful. I especially loved the crispy bread crumbs on top.
Xyence Davis
[email protected]This cassoulet was a disappointment. The vegetables were overcooked and the sausage and beans were dry. I think I would have liked it more if it had been cooked properly.
Nikaria Wright
[email protected]This cassoulet was amazing! It was so flavorful and hearty. I loved the combination of vegetables, sausage, and beans. I will definitely be making this again.
ANIETIE IKPO
[email protected]I thought this cassoulet was just okay. The vegetables were a bit bland and the sausage and beans were a bit dry. I think I would have liked it more if it had been more flavorful.
Gana Ahmedتنن
[email protected]This cassoulet was delicious! The vegetables were perfectly cooked and the sausage and beans were so flavorful. I especially loved the crispy bread crumbs on top.
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[email protected]This cassoulet was a bit too heavy for my taste. The vegetables were a bit too soft and the sausage and beans were a bit too fatty. I think I would prefer a lighter version of this dish.
Sumaira Ali
[email protected]This was the best cassoulet I've ever had. The vegetables were perfectly cooked and the sausage and beans were so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Anijia Samson
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cassoulet, but this recipe changed my mind. The vegetables were so tender and flavorful, and the sausage and beans were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
Waya Newton
[email protected]This cassoulet was a hit with my family! The vegetables were perfectly cooked and flavorful, and the sausage and beans were hearty and filling. I will definitely be making this again.