Recipes

Duck Cassoulet with Hearty Vegetables

January 03, 2025 / duck / migratory bird / new york / north dakota

This comforting duck cassoulet features rich flavors from tender duck, beans, and hearty vegetables.

This comforting duck cassoulet features rich flavors from tender duck, beans, and hearty vegetables. It’s a classic dish inspired by the rustic cooking traditions of the Northeast and Midwest.

  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 duck legs
  • 1 cup white beans (garden or locally grown)
  • 2 carrots, diced (garden or locally grown)
  • 1 onion, chopped (garden or locally grown)
  • 2 cups chicken or duck stock
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (garden or locally grown)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Season the duck legs with salt and pepper, and sear in a skillet until browned. Set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, sauté the onion, carrots, and garlic until softened. Add beans, tomatoes, and stock.
  3. Transfer to a baking dish, place the duck legs on top, and bake for 1 hour.
  4. Serve warm with crusty bread.

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