Cassoulet

 Cassoulet

Ingredients:

1 lb. dried red Kidney beans  

2 cloves garlic, crushed and minced

6 cups water 

1/2 tsp. dried rosemary, crushed

1/2 lb  pork-sausage links 

 2 tsp. salt

1 lb. boneless beef chuck, cubed 

1/4 tsp. pepper

2 medium onions diced

3/4 cup dry red wine

11/2 cups bean liquid

Method:

            Wash beans, and bring to boil with water; boil 2 minutes. Let stand 1 hour. Then simmer until almost tender. Cut sausages in half, and fry in skillet until browned. Remove sausage. Brown beef, onion, and garlic in fat remaining in pan; put in 3-quart casserole. Add seasonings and wine. Cover, and braise in moderate oven, 350 F., 1 hour. Add beans, sausage, and bean liquid. Recover, and braise 11/2 hours longer, or until beans and meat are very tender. Makes 6 servings.