cassoulet

Definition

A rich, slow-cooked French casserole from southwest France that combines white beans with various meats like duck confit, pork, and sausage into one glorious heart attack. This peasant dish turned gourmet classic requires hours of cooking and even longer to digest. It's comfort food that'll comfort you straight into a food coma.

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After eating the cassoulet, Pierre needed both a nap and a forklift to get off the couch.

Source: French culinary terminology

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