Ina Garten Cassoulet Recipe
If you love rich and comforting French meals, this Ina Garten Cassoulet Recipe is a wonderful dish to try. It is packed with tender beans, juicy meat and deep savory flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried white beans soaked overnight
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1 pound smoked sausage sliced
- 6 slices bacon chopped
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Soak Beans
- Soak white beans overnight and drain before cooking.
Cook Bacon
- Cook bacon in a Dutch oven until crispy.
Brown Chicken
- Remove bacon and brown chicken thighs.
Cook Sausage
- Brown sliced sausage and remove.
Sauté Vegetables
- Cook onion, carrots, celery and garlic until soft.
Add Tomatoes
- Stir in tomato paste and diced tomatoes.
Add Beans
- Add soaked beans and mix well.
Add Broth
- Pour chicken broth into the pot.
Add Meat Back
- Return chicken, sausage and bacon to the pot.
Season
- Add thyme, bay leaves, salt and pepper.
Simmer
- Cover and cook slowly for about 2 hours.
Add Breadcrumbs
- Transfer to baking dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs.
Bake
- Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes until golden.
Serve
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use duck confit for traditional flavor.
- Canned beans save time.
- Add extra herbs for stronger flavor.
- Use pork shoulder for richer taste.
- Do not rush cooking time.
- Make it one day ahead for better flavor.