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Feijoada Brazilian Black Bean Stew Recipe

A traditional Brazilian black bean stew with pork and beef.
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 2 hrs
Total Time 2 hrs 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Brazilian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Black beans dried
  • 1 lb Pork shoulder cut into chunks
  • 1 lb Beef chuck cut into chunks
  • 1 unit Onion chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 2 units Bay leaves
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper

Instructions: 

  • 1. Soak the black beans overnight in water.
  • 2. In a large pot, cook the pork shoulder and beef chuck until browned.
  • 3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cook until softened.
  • 4. Drain the soaked beans and add them to the pot.
  • 5. Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaves and cumin.
  • 6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 2 hours, or until beans are tender.
  • 7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • 8. Serve hot with rice and orange slices.

Notes:

Feijoada is often served with collard greens and farofa (toasted cassava flour).

Nutrition value:

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 1200mgFiber: 15gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 5mg

Keywords:

Keyword Black Bean Stew, Feijoada
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