Meat Balls Cassoulet

Description

 * Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 1¼ cups (8 ounces) dry small white beans
 * 7 cups water, divided
 * 2 teaspoons salt, divided
 * ½ pound lean ground beef
 * ½ pound spicy pork sausage meat
 * ½ cup chopped onion
 * ½ cup chopped celery
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
 * ½ teaspoon basil leaves
 * ½ teaspoon oregano leaves
 * ½ teaspoon paprika
 * 1 x 14½- to 16-ounce can tomatoes, cut up
 * 1 medium carrot, sliced
 * 3 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

 * 1) Rinse beans.
 * 2) Soak overnight in 4 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt.
 * 3) Drain; set aside.
 * 4) Combine beef and sausage.
 * 5) Form into 36 x 1-inch meat balls.
 * 6) Brown in large skillet; drain.
 * 7) Combine beans, meat balls, onion, celery, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, basil, oregano, paprika, remaining 3 cups water and salt.
 * 8) Bring to a boil.
 * 9) Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 to 1½ hours or until beans are tender.
 * 10) Stir in tomatoes and carrot.
 * 11) Simmer 10 minutes longer.
 * 12) Ladle into soup bowls.
 * 13) Top each with mound of fluffy rice.