Brazilian Black Bean Stew Recipe

Name: Brazilian Black Bean Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g black beans, soaked for 8-12 hours; 1 large carrot, diced; 1 large tomatoes, skinned and chopped; 1 large onion, roughly chopped; 6 garlic cloves, chopped; 100 g chorizo sausage, sliced; 100 g smoked bacon, diced; 2 pork chops, cut into bitesize pieces; 3 lamb chops, trimmed; 2 bay leaves; 6 allspice berries; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 ancho chili, soaked for 30 minutes and skin removed; 3 sprigs parsley

Servings: persons

250 g black beans, soaked for 8-12 hours
1 large carrot, diced
1 large tomatoes, skinned and chopped
1 large onion, roughly chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
100 g chorizo sausage, sliced
100 g smoked bacon, diced
2 pork chops, cut into bitesize pieces
3 lamb chops, trimmed
2 bay leaves
6 allspice berries
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 ancho chili, soaked for 30 minutes and skin removed
3 sprigs parsley

1
Soak the beans in your finest water for 8 hours or overnight, then rinse and put to the boil in fresh water.
2
skim of foam once it rises.
3
meanwhile cut your meat and vegatables.
4
fry the bacon until it renders its fat and crisps.
5
add to the beans.
6
then fry the chorizo and add to the stew.
7
in the same fat still fry the lamb and pork and add to the stew.
8
quickly fry the onion and garlic and add to the stew as you go.
9
then add the carrot, tomato and spices.
10
simmer the stew quietly for 1 and 1/2 hours.
11
then serve sprinking parsley on top, yummy!

812

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 g black beans, soaked for 8-12 hours, 1 large carrot, diced, 1 large tomatoes, skinned and chopped, 1 large onion, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Brazilian Black Bean Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Brazilian Black Bean Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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