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: 2 12 quarts water; 2 lbs black beans, soaked overnight and drained; 6 slices bacon, chopped; 1 lb lean boneless beef chuck, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 lb chorizo sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces; 12 lb Canadian bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 ½ cups finely chopped onions; 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, drained and chopped; 2 tablespoons minced jalapenos, fresh; hot sauce; 12 lb fresh kale, stems discarded and leaves chopped; ½ cup long grain white rice; ½ cup chopped fresh coriander; ½ cup fresh orange juice

Servings: persons

2 12 quarts water
2 lbs black beans, soaked overnight and drained
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 lb lean boneless beef chuck, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 lb chorizo sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
12 lb Canadian bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 ½ cups finely chopped onions
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
¼ cup olive oil
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons minced jalapenos, fresh
hot sauce
12 lb fresh kale, stems discarded and leaves chopped
½ cup long grain white rice
½ cup chopped fresh coriander
½ cup fresh orange juice

1
Cook beans and bacon in water for 45 minutes; covered.
2
Stir in the beef and simmer the mixture; covered for 45 minutes.
3
Skim fat and stir occasionally.
4
Stir in the sausage and bacon; simmering another 30 minutes.
5
In a large skillet, saute the onion and garlic until soft (in olive oil).
6
Stir in tomatoes, jalapeno, hot sauce and salt and pepper to taste.
7
Transfer 2 c of the bean mixture to the onion mixture and mash thoroughly, adding bean liquid as necessary.
8
Transfer onion mixture back to bean pot and stir in the kale and rice.
9
Simmer 20 minutes.
10
Stir in orange juice, coriander and salt and pepper to taste.
11
Enjoy!

9131

kcal

Calories

641

Fat

223

Carbs

628

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 12 quarts water, 2 lbs black beans, soaked overnight and drained, 6 slices bacon, chopped, 1 lb lean boneless beef chuck, cut into 2-inch pieces, 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.

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Brazilian Black Bean Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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