Feijoada (Brazilian Black Beans) 🇧🇷🍲
Description: Dive into the rich flavors of Brazil with this hearty Feijoada recipe, a traditional dish featuring black beans, meats, and aromatic spices. Perfect for lunch or a satisfying snack, this dish embodies the essence of South American cuisine, delivering a burst of savory goodness in every bite.
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Prep Time: 24 hours
- Total Time: 26 hours
- Servings: 8
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 8 cups | Dried black beans |
| 3 | Bay leaves |
| 2 | Onions |
| 2 cloves | Garlic |
| 2 tbsp | Olive oil |
| – | Carne seca |
| – | Portuguese sausage |
| – | Ribs |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1303.8
- Fat Content: 50.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 17.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 167.8mg
- Sodium Content: 771.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 125.5g
- Fiber Content: 29.8g
- Sugar Content: 5.2g
- Protein Content: 87.9g
Keywords: Black Beans, Beans, Meat, Brazilian, South American, Weeknight, Stove Top, Easy
Instructions:
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Preparation (Day Before):
- The night before cooking, soak the black beans in a large bowl, covering them with water at least 3-4 inches above.
- Also, soak the carne seca in water to cover.
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Cooking:
- The next morning, drain the soaked beans and transfer them to a large pot. Add enough water to cover them by at least 3 inches.
- Bring the beans to a boil over medium heat.
- While the beans are cooking, cut the carne seca, Portuguese sausage, and ribs into 1-inch pieces.
- Once the beans are boiling, add the carne seca, sausage, ribs, and bay leaves to the pot.
- Simmer the mixture for about 2 hours or until the beans are soft, stirring occasionally and adding water as needed to keep the beans covered.
- Be cautious not to let the beans burn at the bottom of the pot.
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Seasoning:
- Chop the onions and garlic.
- In a separate cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions and garlic to the skillet and cook until golden brown.
- Take two ladlefuls of cooked beans and mash them.
- Return the mashed beans to the pot, stirring well. This will help thicken and flavor the dish.
- Continue to simmer gently for at least another hour, adding water if necessary to achieve the desired consistency.
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Final Touches:
- Remove the bay leaves from the pot.
- Some prefer to remove the meats at this point and serve them separately, but leaving them in the beans keeps them warm and flavorful.
- Serve the feijoada in ceramic bowls or platters for an authentic touch.
- To serve, place a mound of rice on each plate and ladle the feijoada on top.
- Garnish with slices of oranges and couve (collard greens) around the sides.
- Sprinkle with farofa (toasted cassava flour) and serve with a spoonful of sauce on the side.
Enjoy your delicious Feijoada! 🥣🍽️
