WINNING COUNTRY CASSOULET

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This dish is one that I make frequently-my husband's a bean lover! We (our family includes two sons, 9 and 7) live not far from the Pennsylvania border, and there are still farms in our area of the state. Our home's on 2 acres of land, with a vegetable garden plus fruit trees and berry bushes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 pound dried navy beans
3 cups water
1 bay leaf
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1/4 pound bacon, diced
4 chicken legs or thighs
2 medium carrots, quartered
2 medium onions, quartered
1 cup canned diced tomatoes
1/4 cup coarsely chopped celery with leaves
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound smoked sausage, cut into 2-inch pieces
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Sort beans and rinse with cold water. In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine the beans, water and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; boil, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until beans are softened. Do not drain., Stir in broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. In the same skillet, brown chicken in reserved drippings on all sides; drain and set aside., In a 3-qt. baking dish or Dutch oven, combine the beans with cooking liquid, bacon, carrots, onion, tomatoes, celery, garlic, salt, marjoram, sage and pepper. Place whole cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Add to bean mixture; top with chicken., Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Uncover; add sausage. Bake 30-35 minutes longer or until beans are tender. Discard bay leaf and spice bag. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts :

Eunice Waigwe
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This cassoulet is a classic for a reason. It's hearty, flavorful, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Sunday Maiye
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This cassoulet is a great make-ahead meal. I love that I can prep it in advance and then just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to eat.


Kids and animated wahab zeeshan
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I made this cassoulet in my slow cooker and it turned out perfect. It's a great way to have a delicious meal without a lot of effort.


Brooke Moorcroft
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this cassoulet without the meat. It was still delicious!


Rajan Kuwar
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This cassoulet was a lot of work, but it was worth it. It's the best cassoulet I've ever had.


GODSON BULUS
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cassoulet turned out bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Bemnet Reta
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This cassoulet was a bit too heavy for my taste. I would have preferred a lighter version.


Hailee Walker
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I'm not a big fan of cassoulet, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I'll definitely be making it again.


Yonas worku Yonas
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This cassoulet is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Mkashif Gee
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This is my go-to recipe for cassoulet. It's easy to follow and always turns out great. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it reheats well.


Mohammad Wasim
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I've been making this cassoulet for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


Dharma Lingam
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This cassoulet was delicious! I made it for a dinner party and it was a big success. The leftovers were even better the next day.


Rina Ganesh
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Just made this recipe and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The only thing I would change next time is to add a bit more sausage.


Boateng Ernest
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Wow! This is the best cassoulet I've ever had. The flavors are incredible and the meat is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Faith summers
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This cassoulet is a winner! It's hearty, flavorful, and so satisfying. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.