Franks and Beans Cassoulet Recipe

Name: Franks and Beans Cassoulet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons pure olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 celery ribs, finely chopped; 1 medium onion, minced; 1 pound navy or Great Northern beans, picked over and rinsed; 8 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth; 4 medium tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup light brown sugar; 3 tablespoons white vinegar; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons chopped basil; 1 1/2 tablespoons minced rosemary; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more for spreading; 1/2 pound each knockwurst and weisswurst, halved lengthwise; 1/2 pound Italian sausage, cooked and halved lengthwise; Six 1/2-inch-thick slices Italian bread, crusts removed; 1 1/2 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, grated

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons pure olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 medium onion, minced
1 pound navy or Great Northern beans, picked over and rinsed
8 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
4 medium tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup light brown sugar
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chopped basil
1 1/2 tablespoons minced rosemary
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more for spreading
1/2 pound each knockwurst and weisswurst, halved lengthwise
1/2 pound Italian sausage, cooked and halved lengthwise
Six 1/2-inch-thick slices Italian bread, crusts removed
1 1/2 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, grated

1
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan.
2
Add the garlic, celery and onion and cook over low heat, stirring, until softened, about 8 minutes.
3
Add the beans and stock and bring to a boil.
4
Reduce the heat to low, cover partially and simmer until the beans are almost tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
5
Stir in the tomatoes, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, basil, rosemary, cumin and paprika.
6
Simmer over moderately low heat until the beans are very tender and the sauce is thick, about 30 minutes longer.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Preheat the oven to 350.
9
Melt the tablespoon of butter in a large, deep ovenproof skillet.
10
Add the sausages and brown over moderately high heat, about 1 minute per side.
11
Transfer the sausages to a plate and pour off any excess oil from the skillet.
12
Add the beans to the pan, then nestle the sausages in the beans.
13
Butter the bread on both sides and season with salt and pepper.
14
Set the bread on the beans and sprinkle the Cheddar over the bread.
15
Bake in the center of the oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is browned and the bread is crisp.
16
Serve at once.

1361

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

171

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons pure olive oil, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 2 celery ribs, finely chopped, 1 medium onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Franks and Beans Cassoulet falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Franks and Beans Cassoulet

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