Feijoada - Brazilian Black Bean Stew Recipe

Name: Feijoada - Brazilian Black Bean Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dried black beans, soaked 8 hours and drained; 10 cups water; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 2 red bell peppers, chopped; 2 medium tomatoes, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 medium red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 4 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

2 cups dried black beans, soaked 8 hours and drained
10 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
2 red bell peppers, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 medium red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine the beans and the 10 cups water.
2
Cook over low heat until the beans are tender, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
3
Drain and RESERVE 3 1/2 cups of the cooking liquid.
4
Heat the oil over medium heat in a large saucepan or Dutch oven and add the onion, bell peppers, tomatoes, and garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, for 8-10 minutes.
5
Add the beans, reserved cooking liquid, potatoes, carrots, thyme, cumin, salt, and pepper and cook, uncovered, over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, for 50 minutes to 1 hour.
6
Stir in liquid smoke flavoring and fresh chopped parsley.
7
Let stand 10-15 minutes before serving.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dried black beans, soaked 8 hours and drained, 10 cups water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large yellow onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Feijoada - 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.

Feijoada - Brazilian Black Bean Stew

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