Description
Feijoada (Brazil) is a must-try hearty dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups black beans, soaked overnight and drained
- 1 pound pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 1/2 pound chorizo, sliced
- 1/2 pound beef brisket, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked white rice (for serving)
- Orange slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
- Add the pork shoulder, beef brisket, smoked sausage, and chorizo to the pot. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the meats are browned on all sides.
- Stir in the soaked black beans, bay leaf, cumin, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 2-3 hours, or until the beans are tender and the meats are cooked through. Stir occasionally and add more broth or water if needed.
- Once cooked, remove the bay leaf and season with salt to taste.
- Serve the feijoada hot over cooked white rice, garnished with fresh parsley and orange slices.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the meats with additional vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, and zucchini, and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Serve with traditional sides like collard greens or sautéed kale for added flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: varies
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: varies
- Unsaturated Fat: varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: varies
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: varies