Ebru EkşioğluCuisinier de Ligne
17 July 2026 Last updated: 11 September 2026

A specialty of France’s Languedoc region, cassoulet is made by slowly cooking white beans with sausage and goose confit for hours. Known for its layered preparation and long cooking time, this is one of France’s heartiest winter stews.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Parboil the beans

15 min

Parboil the beans in fresh water over medium heat for 15 minutes, then drain.

2

Brown the meat

10 min

Brown the lamb and sausage in oil over medium-high heat for 10 minutes, until browned on all sides.

3

Add the vegetables

8 min

Add the onion and garlic and cook for 6 minutes. Stir in the tomato.

4

Slow-cook the stew

80 min

Add the beans, bay leaf, thyme, and water. Transfer to an oven-safe dish, cover, and bake in an oven preheated to 170°C / 340°F for 75–80 minutes, until the beans are tender. Season with salt.

5

Serve

Serve hot.

Reminder

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; the flavor deepens by the next day. Freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
520 kcalCalories
32 gProtein
42 gCarbohydrate
24 gFat
11 gFiber
5 gSugar
680 mgSodium
8 gSaturated Fat
Protein 25% Carbohydrate 33% Fat 42%
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