This slow-cooker cassoulet comes together quickly without fuss. Mashing some of the beans makes the broth creamier, while a topping of toasted panko adds contrasting crunchiness. Serve with a crusty baguette to sop up every last drop of the sauce. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs, if desired.
6 ounces Italian pork sausage, casings removed
¾ cup chopped yellow onion (from 1 medium onion)
¼ cup chopped celery (from 1 celery stalk)
¼ cup matchstick carrots
2 tablespoons , plus 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
¾ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup unsalted chicken stock
2 (15 ounce) cans no-salt-added Great Northern or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 teaspoons olive oil
⅓ cup panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs)
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