Crock Pot Lamb and Sausage Cassoulet Low Carb

Olha's Note:

Cassoulet (ka-soo-LAY) is a classic French dish consisting of white beans and a variety of meats—sausage, pork, duck, or goose. The combinations varies according to the region. Lamb and kielbasa are used in this version.

• Total Time: 8 hrs 25 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 cup dried great northern beans or 1 cup dried navy beans
• 12 ounces lamb stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 2 cups beef broth
• 8 ounces cooked kielbasa, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 small eggplant, peeled and chopped
• 1 large green peppers or 1 large sweet red pepper, coarsely chopped
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• salt
• black pepper
• hot cooked brown rice (optional)

Directions:

1. Rinse beans; place in a large saucepan. Add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet brown lamb in hot oil. Drain off fat. In a 3 ½ to 5 quart slow cooker combine the beans, lamb, broth, kielbasa, fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme (if using), garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaf.
3. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high heat setting for 4 to 5 hours.
4. If using low heat setting, turn to high heat setting. Stir in the eggplant, sweet pepper, and tomato paste. Cover and cook for 30 minutes more. Discard bay leaf. If using, stir in fresh thyme. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. If desired, serve over hot cooked rice.
5. Prep: 25 minutes.
6. Stand: 1 hour.
7. Cook: LOW 8 to 10 hours, HIGH 4 to 5 hours plus 30 minutes.
8. Makes: 6 servings.
9. Slow Cooker: 3 ½ to 5 quart.
10. BHG Low-Carb Slow Cooker Recipes.