Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean And Mixed Meat Stew)

Name: Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean And Mixed Meat Stew) With Orange
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g black turtle beans (soaked in plenty of water overnight); 500 g beef steaks, cut into large chunks (any type); 200 g cooked smoked pork sausage, sliced; 200 g spicy pork sausages (raw, can use chorizo style); 2 -3 pork belly steaks, cut into cubes; 8 slices bacon, chopped; 6 large bay leaves; 2 onions, roughly chopped; 2 large garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (optional); salt; pepper; For the orange and coriander salad; 6 -8 oranges; 2 onions; 30 g coriander, chopped (half a bunch); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 squeeze lemon; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

500 g black turtle beans (soaked in plenty of water overnight)
500 g beef steaks, cut into large chunks (any type)
200 g cooked smoked pork sausage, sliced
200 g spicy pork sausages (raw, can use chorizo style)
2 -3 pork belly steaks, cut into cubes
8 slices bacon, chopped
6 large bay leaves
2 onions, roughly chopped
2 large garlic cloves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (optional)
salt
pepper
For the orange and coriander salad
6 -8 oranges
2 onions
30 g coriander, chopped (half a bunch)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 squeeze lemon
salt
pepper

1
Drain the beans and place in a very large clean pan (or 2 large smaller pans) Fill with enough water to cover the beans by around 2 inches and bring to the boil. Do not add salt.
2
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally if you remember to. Now add the cubed steak and the bay leaves and reduce the heat to low.
3
In a separate frying pan heat the oil over a high heat, fry the pork belly until browned all over and add to the pot. Fry the raw spicy sausages whole and once browned, slice and add to the pot. Fry the bacon and add to the pot. Lastly add the cooked smoked sausage slices (no need to fry these).
4
Cook over a medium heat for 15 minutes, if the mixture is looking a little dry, add more water but do not water log. Reduce the heat to low.
5
Now take out a cup full of the beans and water leaving the meat in the pan. Put in the blender with the onion and garlic, whizz until almost smooth (add a bit more tap water if necessary) and add to the pot. (If you don't have a blender, mash the beans and grate in the onion and garlic).
6
Add the hot pepper sauce if using, season to taste with salt and pepper and cook over a low heat for an hour or two checking every 15 minutes or so. Do not let the mixture dry out.
7
You should have a thick, meaty fragrant stew, if not continue cooking until the excess water has evaporated.
8
Serve with white rice and the orange and coriander salad below. Freeze any leftovers within 24hours.
9
For the salad, cut the onion into rings or half rings and soak in iced water for at least an hour.
10
Cut the oranges on a plate to catch the juice. Slice the top and bottom off each orange and run a knife down under the skin and pith so you end up with a perfectly peeled orange with no white pith. Cut into rounds, remove any pips and arrange on a plate or platter. Season with salt and plenty of pepper.
11
Drain the onions and pat dry, mix with the olive oil, lemon juice and coriander then season well. Sprinkle over the oranges and garnishing with a little extra coriander.
12
Enjoy your feast! In Brazil they say that feijoada will induce sleep, so don't eat it on a busy day!

1492

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

112

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g black turtle beans (soaked in plenty of water overnight), 500 g beef steaks, cut into large chunks (any type), 200 g cooked smoked pork sausage, sliced, 200 g spicy pork sausages (raw, can use chorizo style), and more.

Yes, Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean And Mixed Meat Stew) With Orange 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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Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean And Mixed Meat Stew) With Orange

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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