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Thomas Keller Slow Cooker Cassoulet Recipe

Thomas Keller Slow Cooker Cassoulet Recipe

Sara Collins
Thomas Keller Slow Cooker Cassoulet recipe is warm, rich and deeply comforting. It is a classic French bean and meat stew. The flavors are slow cooked and full of depth.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine French
Servings 6
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups dried white beans soaked overnight
  • 1 pound chicken thighs boneless
  • 8 ounces sausage sliced
  • 6 ounces bacon or pancetta chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs for topping optional

Instructions
 

Brown the meats

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet. Brown sausage, bacon and chicken lightly for extra flavor before slow cooking.

Prepare the beans

  • Drain soaked white beans and rinse gently under water. This helps remove extra starch and gives cleaner tasting beans.

Add ingredients to slow cooker

  • Place beans, browned meats, onion, garlic and carrots inside slow cooker pot carefully without spilling anything.

Add liquids and seasonings

  • Pour chicken broth and tomatoes over mixture. Add thyme, pepper, salt, and bay leaf for rich savory flavor.

Stir everything gently

  • Use spoon to mix ingredients slightly so flavors blend evenly. Do not mash beans while stirring mixture.

Cook on low setting

  • Cover slow cooker with lid securely. Cook on low heat for six to seven hours until beans become tender.

Check seasoning

  • Taste broth gently and adjust salt or pepper if needed. Rich flavors should taste balanced and warm.

Optional breadcrumb topping

  • Sprinkle cassoulet with breadcrumbs. Broil briefly in oven for crisp golden top, if you like classic finish.

Let it rest

  • Allow cassoulet to rest a few minutes before serving. Resting helps juices settle and flavors blend beautifully.

Serve warm

  • Ladle into bowls. Add crusty bread on side if you like. Enjoy the deep, soothing flavors slowly.

Notes

  • Soak beans overnight for softer texture
  • Browning meat adds stronger flavor
  • Do not skip resting time
  • Use good quality broth for best taste
  • Remove bay leaf before serving
  • Cassoulet tastes even better next day
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