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hearty sausage and bean stew - ready in 20!

20 Minute Cassoulet

Sausage, beans, and carrots combine to make a hearty, savory stew. It will taste like it simmered all day, but you can get this on your table in only 20 minutes!

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 pound ground pork sausage (lean, or turkey sausage)
  • 1 14.5 oz can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 14.5 oz . can small white beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 14.5 oz . can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 16 oz . can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5 cups carrots (peeled and sliced)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (fresh or dried)
  • 4 slices lean turkey bacon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray, and lay out the bacon.
  3. Bake for 5 - 10 minutes until crisp.
  4. While the bacon is baking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot.
  5. Crumble and brown the sausage, garlic, and carrots together.
  6. Add the tomatoes, beans, and parsley. You may need to add a little extra water (or broth) if desired.
  7. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until heated through.
  8. Serve in bowls topped with crumbled bacon, parsley, or parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

At our house we like this stew very thick, but you may be in the mood for more of a soup. If so, you can add a can of chicken or beef broth, or even an extra can of diced tomatoes to get the texture you desire. Either way, it's delicious!

  • Author: Beneficial Bento
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main dish recipe