Portuguese Bean Stew (Feijao A Portuguesa) Recipe

Name: Portuguese Bean Stew (Feijao A Portuguesa)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried navy beans or 1 lb great northern bean, picked over; 1 lb sliced bacon; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 -5 cups water; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 lb Portuguese chourico or 1 lb spanish chorizo sausage, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices; 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, to taste; 1 tablespoon paprika; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb dried navy beans or 1 lb great northern bean, picked over
1 lb sliced bacon
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 -5 cups water
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 lb Portuguese chourico or 1 lb spanish chorizo sausage, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, to taste
1 tablespoon paprika
salt and pepper

1
Soak beans in cold water to cover by 2 inches, for 8 hours.
2
Cook bacon in a large pot until crisp.
3
Transfer to paper towels to drain.
4
Discard all but 3 tablespoons of bacon drippings.
5
Cook onion in bacon drippings over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown; about 7-9 minutes.
6
Add garlic and cook, stirring until it becomes golden.
7
Drain beans and add to onion mixture with remaining ingredients (except bacon).
8
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender; about 1 1/2 hours.
9
Crumble bacon into beans and season with salt and pepper before serving.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried navy beans or 1 lb great northern bean, picked over, 1 lb sliced bacon, 1 large onion, chopped, 3 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Portuguese Bean Stew (Feijao A Portuguesa) 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.

Portuguese Bean Stew (Feijao A Portuguesa)

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