Beans with Lamb, Pork, and Sausage Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time45 Min
Ready In1 Hr 5 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Great northern beans1 pound
 Water6 Cup (16 tbs)
 Medium onions - 2, chopped
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Pepper1/4 Teaspoon
 Bay leaf1
 Whole Cloves3
 Butter2 Tablespoon
 Vegetable oil1 Tablespoon
 Boned lamb (shoulder or leg)- 1 pound, cut into 2-inch chunks
 Pork - 1/2 pound, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
 Celery - 1 stalk, thinly sliced
 Carrot1
 Green onions2
 Polish sausage - 1/2 pound, thinly sliced
 Red wine1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Tomato Paste2 Tablespoon
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm)
 Parsley3 Tablespoon, chopped
 Cayenne pepper1 Dash
 Beef bouillon - 1 to 2 cups
 Packaged bread crumbs - 2 tablespoons

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Preheat oven moderate to 375 °F
2. Wash beans.

MAKING
3. In a pan add beans with 6 cups water.
4. Bring to boil and cook for 2 minutes.
5. Take off from heat and keep covered for 1 hour.
6. Add onions, salt, pepper, bay leaf, and cloves to beans.
7. Cook covered for 1 hour.
8. Drain beans and reserve the liquid.
9. In a frying pan heat 1 tablespoon butter and oil. Add lamb and pork. Fry until brown.
10. Stir in celery, carrot, onions, and sausage.
11. Pour wine over it and simmer for 40 minutes.
12. Mix tomato paste, garlic, and parsley.
13. Season with cayenne.
14. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
15. Add beans and mix thoroughly.
16. Grease an ovenproof casserole and spoon cassoulet into it.
17. Pour bean liquid or bouillon to the brim.
18. Sprinkle bread crumbs over it and dot with 1 tablespoon butter.
19. Bake in oven for 1 hour.

SERVING
20. Serve with chunks of French bread and red wine.
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