Feijoada (Brazilian Black Beans) Recipe

Name: Feijoada (Brazilian Black Beans)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups chopped onions; 2 tablespoons chopped garlic; 2 bay leaves; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound chorico sausage, sliced 1/4-inch thick; 1 pound carne seca or other salted cured beef, soaked overnight and cubed; 1 pound baby back spareribs, cut into individual ribs; 1 pound black beans; 10 cups water; 4 cups Sauteed collared or kale greens; 4 cups cooked white rice; Brazilian hot sauce; Garnish: 1 orange, halved and cut into thin slices and Farofa, recipe follows; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 1/2 cups manioc flour; Salt

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 bay leaves
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound chorico sausage, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 pound carne seca or other salted cured beef, soaked overnight and cubed
1 pound baby back spareribs, cut into individual ribs
1 pound black beans
10 cups water
4 cups Sauteed collared or kale greens
4 cups cooked white rice
Brazilian hot sauce
Garnish: 1 orange, halved and cut into thin slices and Farofa, recipe follows
3 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 cups manioc flour
Salt

1
In a large heavy-bottom saucepan, over medium heat, add the oil.
2
When the oil is hot, add the onions and garlic.
3
Crush the bay leaves and add to the pan.
4
Season with salt and pepper.
5
Saute for 5 minutes.
6
Add the sausage.
7
Continue to cook for 4 minutes.
8
Add the cubed beef, ribs, beans and water.
9
Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the beans are tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
10
Adding water as necessary to keep the beans covered.
11
Using the back of a ladle, mash 1/4 of the beans.
12
Reseason with salt and pepper if needed.
13
To serve, spoon some of the greens and rice onto each serving plate.
14
Spoon the Feijoada over the rice.
15
Shake some of the hot sauce over the entire plate.
16
Garnish with the orange slices and farofa.
17
In a large saute pan, over medium heat, melt the butter.
18
Add the flour.
19
Season with salt.
20
Saute until golden, about 3 to 5 minutes.
21
Remove from the heat.

1322

kcal

Calories

Fat

250

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cups chopped onions, 2 tablespoons chopped garlic, 2 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Feijoada (Brazilian Black Beans) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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 Beans)

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