Trooper's Beans: Feijao Tropeiro Recipe

Name: Trooper's Beans: Feijao Tropeiro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 strips thick-cut bacon; 1/2 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch circles; 1 1/2 cups diced yellow onion; 1 cup diced green bell pepper; 1 cup diced red bell pepper; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 pound red kidney beans, soaked overnight and drained; 2 bay leaves; 8 cups chicken stock or water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper; Farofa, recipe follows; 8 hard-cooked eggs, shelled and halved; White rice, as an accompaniment; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 1/2 cups manioc flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 strips thick-cut bacon
1/2 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch circles
1 1/2 cups diced yellow onion
1 cup diced green bell pepper
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pound red kidney beans, soaked overnight and drained
2 bay leaves
8 cups chicken stock or water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
Farofa, recipe follows
8 hard-cooked eggs, shelled and halved
White rice, as an accompaniment
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups manioc flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

1
Set a large Dutch oven over medium heat and add the olive oil.
2
Once hot, add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally until most of the fat has rendered and the bacon is crispy, about 7 to 8 minutes.
3
Add the sausage and cook until lightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the onions, green and red bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally until wilted and lightly caramelized, about 10 minutes.
5
Put the garlic in the pan and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
6
Add the red beans, bay leaves and chicken stock and bring to a boil.
7
Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook the beans, stirring occasionally, until most of the water has been absorbed and the beans are tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
8
Season with the salt and pepper and stir the Farofa into the beans.
9
Serve over white rice, with each serving garnished with 2 egg halves.
10
In a 10-inch saute pan set over medium heat, add the butter.
11
Once melted, add the manioc flour and salt and toast, stirring occasionally until fragrant and lightly browned, about 4 to 5 minutes.
12
Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

1710

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

203

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: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 strips thick-cut bacon, 1/2 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch circles, 1 1/2 cups diced yellow onion, and more.

Yes, Trooper's Beans: Feijao Tropeiro 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.

Trooper's Beans: Feijao Tropeiro

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