Brazilian Black Bean Stew, Another Version - Slow Cooker Recipe

Name: Brazilian Black Bean Stew, Another Version - Slow Cooker
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces dried black beans; 8 cups water; 2 large smoked ham hocks; 4 cups chicken broth (previously reduced by 1/3 to make it stronger); 1 1/2 cups chopped onions (3 medium); 3 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced (or enough to suite your taste); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon finely shredded orange peel; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup brewed coffee; 1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro; hot cooked rice (optional)

Servings: persons

12 ounces dried black beans
8 cups water
2 large smoked ham hocks
4 cups chicken broth (previously reduced by 1/3 to make it stronger)
1 1/2 cups chopped onions (3 medium)
3 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced (or enough to suite your taste)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon finely shredded orange peel
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup brewed coffee
1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro
hot cooked rice (optional)

1
Rinse and pick over the beans well.
2
In a large saucepan combine beans and the water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. (Or place beans in water in saucepan. Cover and let soak in a cool place overnight.) Drain and rinse beans. Place beans in a 4-quart slow cooker.
3
To slow cooker add ham hocks, broth, onions, jalapeno peppers, garlic, orange peel, orange juice, and coffee.
4
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours. Transfer ham hocks to a cutting board. When cool enough to handle, use two forks to pull ham away from bones into shreds. Discard bones and fat; return shredded ham to slow cooker. Stir in cilantro.
5
If desired, serve stew over hot cooked rice.

817

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces dried black beans, 8 cups water, 2 large smoked ham hocks, 4 cups chicken broth (previously reduced by 1/3 to make it stronger), and more.

Yes, Brazilian Black Bean Stew, Another Version - Slow Cooker 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.

Brazilian Black Bean Stew, Another Version - Slow Cooker

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