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| Rustic Meat and Bean Pot Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray Show: 30 Minute Meals Episode: One Pot Meal Overall User Rating:  |
unedible
12/29/2005 at 06:43pm
User: caroline from bronx, NY User Rating:
i thought this looked so good. i followed the recipe to the T and we threw it out and made sandwiches. love rachel but this has as much flavor as an old shoe
Great for a winter meal
12/11/2005 at 05:58pm
User: BRIAN from Bolingbrook, IL User Rating:
Substituted half a pound or two links of hot Italian Sausage, dark red kidney beans and it was great for a cold winter day. Very hearty and filling.
Comfort Food
12/10/2004 at 04:54pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This cassoulet knock-off is a filling, warming dish for those cold, gray days. I have tried a couple of much longer cooking versions, and Rachael's thirty minute dish gives you just about as much flavor with much less effort.
easiest version of cassoulet ever!!
12/09/2007 at 12:18pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i have been making this dish for probably 2 years now, and my husband asks for it all the time. i add more vegis to make a bigger pot - it is even better the second day. if you don't have all day to be making cassoulet like i don't, then this is a worthy, delicious and speedy alternative on a cold day.
good flavor but odd consistency
12/08/2004 at 07:32pm
User: BETTY from Notasulga, AL User Rating:
The dish was simple to prepare and had a good flavor but it has a very strange consistency.
Terrific
11/23/2004 at 11:55am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a great recipe. Everyone in my family ate it. I didn't have to cook five different meals. I did cook it for a while longer to cook down the tomatoes and it was great.
Surprisingly Good
11/13/2006 at 03:14pm
User: SHAWN from Santa Clara, CA User Rating:
This was not bad at all, my son who is a picky eater went back for more! Makes a great winter meal for those cold nights! I do agree with another review if you do have time to let it simmer a little longer the flavors realy come together.
A Great Hearty Meal
11/13/2005 at 11:53am
User: CAROL from Stanwood, WA User Rating:
Men love this dish and it is a perfect alternative to Chili nite.
Fantastic!
10/28/2004 at 06:33am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is the best recipe! It resembles a cassoulet, but much easier, and it has a ton of flavor!!! I only used chicken and sausage, and substituted pancetta for the bacon as I had it in the fridge. As usual, with Rachael's recipes, it can be done in a short amount of time, but I think this did benefit from a longer simmering time, if you have it! This is a dish that was devoured and we can't wait to make it again! Go make this recipe now!
Perfect autumn meal
10/24/2005 at 10:24am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Had friends over last night and made this recipe. It was the perfect meal for a chilly fall evening.
Delicious!
10/23/2004 at 04:32pm
User: LYNN from Paramus, NJ User Rating:
This is a very hearty and tasty dish. It didn't take much time to put together. I put the carrot, celery, onion and garlic in the food processor which for me was quicker. A good tip for cutting up the meat is to slightly freeze it. Also I use scissors to cut the bacon. Absolutely wonderful and don't forget a loaf of good quality french baguette
Gets better every time I make it.
10/10/2006 at 01:28pm
User: Laura from Champlin, MN User Rating:
I made this again last night and I like it more each time I make it. I do doctor it up with a few more spices and, of course, more garlic. I serve it to my husband over pasta and he just loves it. Thank you Rachel! YUMMO!
One Pot Wonder!!
10/02/2004 at 06:26pm
User: WENDY from Natick, MA User Rating:
EXCELLENT!!!
08/30/2004 at 03:23am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I've made this recipe twice and each time I get rave reviews. I actually replaced the bacon with ham steak and use Spicy turkey sausage....AMAZING!
sorority approved!
06/19/2007 at 01:42pm
User: Sarah from Fort collins, CO User Rating:
I work as a sorority house chef and I have a hard time getting the girls to eat dishes other than "mac and cheese" and "pasta w/ marinara". This meal helped me develop thier palates so they will be more inclined to eat food with a grown-up flavor, while sticking to the comfort food feel. (they have a strange fear of pork)--now that I have earned their trust, maybe I can get them to eat salmon, ya think?
Kim Connecticut
06/19/2004 at 11:20am
User: KIM from Milldale, CT User Rating:
a real good meal
Very Good!
04/20/2008 at 05:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Made this a few minutes ago. Did not take much longer than 30 minutes. I used Farmer John precooked hot Cajun smoked sausage and chicken. Also added some hot crushed red peppers - love spicy food. It spiced it up a bit but not too much to take away from the original recipe but added a little zip to it. Also added a can of mild green chiles. Next time may add a red bell pepper for additional flavor and color. Over all, very good one pot meal.
Different and easy
04/03/2007 at 02:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It's so nice to be able to use items I normally keep around the house and combine them into a wonderful new meal. This meal I made on a Saturday afternoon which makes a great lunch and did not take much time at all.
One Word - Awesome!
03/27/2008 at 05:44pm
User: Sheri from Reading, PA User Rating:
Watched Rachael make this one and had to try it. It smelled a little strange after I poured in the white wine and I was a little worried, but it tasted fantastic! What a great filling meal! My husband loved it and he hates stews. He loved eating the other half of the baguette of bread I used for the breadcrumbs! :)
Delicious!
03/21/2005 at 06:04pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
We loved this dish! I, too, cooked it longer which just helped to meld the flavors. Definitely a keeper!
Awesome
03/11/2007 at 05:54pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was an absolutely fantastic meal. I followed the directions exactly, and except for a few minor mishaps (not having my ingredients ready) it came out perfect!
To Die for
03/08/2007 at 05:56pm
User: HEIDI from West Des Moines, IA User Rating:
I love this recipe! I made a big mistake and added 1 pound of bacon instead of a strip. You can say that the bacon added even more flavor to this already dynamite dish.
Scrumptious
02/12/2005 at 12:33am
User: BARBI from Austin, TX User Rating:
We can't get enough of this "faux" cassoulet. It's been our favorite cold weather recipe this season, warming and comforting.
Tastes like a much more advanced recipe
02/11/2008 at 03:32am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have made this many times as part of our "once-a-month cooking" (which is really done every eight weeks or so). I call it cassoulet, and it really does taste just as good as French cassoulet recipes with lots of steps and much longer cooking times. It probably does benefit from "aging" a bit - whether that's on the stove, in the fridge or in the freezer as in our case. I find the quantities are enormous -- we double the recipe and it seems to make 10-12 servings. I do think there is too much meat in ratio to the beans/veg, but that is just my opinion. Next time I make it I shall add an extra can of beans and an extra can of tomatoes. We use all kinds of beans, whatever is on hand. A mix of cannellini, flageolet and borlotti is perfe. It's a gorgeous but easy recipe-- hope you like it.
Rustic Meat & Bean Pot
02/10/2006 at 02:36pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was just average tasting. Not terrible, just not great either. I probably won't make it again.
Fantastic
02/09/2005 at 10:48am
User: RONALDO from Atlanta, GA User Rating:
Loved it... loved it ... loved it!!! Perfect meal for cold dreay winter day. Served bread on the side instead of it the cassoulet - made it easier to eat. Family and guest all wanted seconds and this was a tough crowd. Made mine is 3o minutes but let it sit and simmer for another hour before serving to marry all the flavors.
Thanks Rach!
02/04/2007 at 04:47pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I discovered this recipe in her cookbook about a year ago (that one had chicken breasts instead of pork chops) and I enjoyed it. So I thought; if this 30 minute meal is this good, then the real thing has to be even better. So for a dinner party, I found a very involved complicated recipe with duck confit and rabbit as well as several other meats and ingrediants. I spent twice as much, worked all day (literally started it in the morning to serve it at night) and in the end I'd wished that I had used Rachel's recipe instead. It tasted much better! I have made this several times and even doubled the recipe to keep portions in the freezer. Thanks Rach! This one is awesome!
awesome
02/02/2005 at 02:27pm
User: CATHY from williston, VT User Rating:
can't get enough of this. I personally prefer less sausage, but this is a great dish!
Hearty and Then Some
01/28/2006 at 04:39pm
User: MARK from Milwaukee, WI User Rating:
This is a great alternative to chili or spaghetti on a cold fall night in Milwaukee WI. If you are picky about meat eating this is not the dish for you. I found it easy to prepare and delicious. I think next time I make it I'll try lamb stew meat instead of pork.
MMMMMMM Heart & Great!
01/19/2005 at 10:15pm
User: SANDY from San Mateo, CA User Rating:
Wow, just finished making this dish, and am eating it as I type this review. This was very easy to make and the flavors rock! You can taste every morsel still w/out one competing against the other. Goes great with bread or even rice! Thanks Rachel for another great meal for under 1 hour!!!
Fabulous Meal!!!!
01/19/2005 at 12:04pm
User: WENDY from Rancho Cordova, CA User Rating:
I believe it takes a special talent to cook and know what flavors that go with what your cooking. But I am telling you that this is a great meal and have nothing negative to say. And you did a great Job Rachel!! I never watch cooking shows and when you said 30 minutes I was intrigued. It took only 30 minutes. When it was done I enjoyed myself a meal. It was so great I drove some to my mother's house and she enjoyed it very much. Thanks so much for an easy and simple meal. Wendy Rancho Cordova, Ca.
AWESOME!!!
01/19/2005 at 09:37am
User: KELLY from Sioux falls, SD User Rating:
This is a new favorite in our house. I added more sausage and another slice of bacon. What a wonderful dish on a cold South Dakota night! Thanks!
quick for a cold night
01/18/2005 at 08:25pm
User: VICKY from Vancouver, WA User Rating:
This recipe with a few personal touches is a great hit in our house especially with our busy schedule, and it's perfect on those cold winter nights.
DALISH!!!
01/18/2005 at 01:44pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
At first I thought this recipe would be too filling however I knew that my husband along with my two boys would love all the meat in this stew... so I decided to try it. It was absolutely delicious! There was indeed a lot of meat but the flavors were intense but light. I loved this recipe and would make it often! Thanks Rachel.
INCREDIBLE!!!
01/16/2005 at 04:13pm
User: KATHY from Bradenton, FL User Rating:
This is absolutely the best one pot meal we've ever eaten! The taste is fabulous. I am a pretty experienced cook and was not able to cook this in 30 minutes besides which I had several mishaps trying to juggle the broiling of the sausages and the rest of it. Next time I will put the sausages on, chop the veggies, and THEN start the bacon frying. This is going to be made at our house VERY often! Thanks to Rachael for a terrific recipe!
Crowd pleaser
01/08/2006 at 01:55pm
User: Michele from Columbus, OH User Rating:
This was a great success with the entire family--even the pickiest eaters! Once everything is cut up, the dish goes quickly. I found the flavors were enhanced by placing the prepared stew in a crockpot for several hours. Great for parties the cook wants to enjoy!
