Feijoada Recipe (Black Bean Stew)

With spring, the weather can come on chilly rainy days. Those days are perfect for a hearty meal, and soups and stews sure hit the spot. If you’re looking for something new to try and want something flavorful, you’re going to love feijoada.

What does feijoada mean?

Feijoada translates into bean stew. However, this bean stew often has at least one type of meat included in the ingredients.

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• Instant Pot Black Beans and Brown Rice
• Sausage Puerto Rican Stewed Beans
• Instant Pot Black Beans / Frijoles Negros

Why is feijoada the national dish of Brazil?

The dish doesn’t have the best history. Slaves were given leftovers and turned those leftovers into a flavorful stew of black beans and pork. It’s the perfect example of unwanted food being turned into something delicious. Another example is collard greens that are a traditional food of the Southeast in America and were also perfected by slaves.

What goes with Brazilian feijoada?

Speaking of collard greens, collard greens, and white rice are served with Brazilian feijoada.

Can you freeze Feijoada?

Yes! The stew does really well in the freezer when stored in an airtight container or freezer bag. You can store the stew in the freezer for up to three months.

How long can I store feijoada?

If you’re storing the stew in the refrigerator, it will last up to a week. This is one of those stews that will taste better and better as the flavors have time to meld.

What are the ingredients to make feijoada?

To make this bean stew you are going to need the following ingredients:

• Dry black beans
• Olive oil
• Chorizo sausages
• Smoked sausage
• Onion
• Garlic cloves
• Tomatoes
• Bay leaves
• Water

How to make feijoada

Now that you have gathered your ingredients it is time to make feijoada. All you have to do is follow the steps below:

Soak the beans overnight. Discard the water. This step not only ensures that the beans are thoroughly cleaned but supposedly helps remove the enzyme that causes gastrointestinal distress from eating beans.

Heat the olive oil in a pot. Cook the sausages until slightly crispy. Transfer to a plate. Don’t toss the rendered fat from the sausage; this will add great flavor to the dish.

Add the onion to the same pot and saute until transparent, around 6 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 1 more minute or until fragrant. Add the tomato and cook for 4 more minutes or until the tomato begins to darken in color. The sugars in the onion and tomato will caramelize and add great flavor.

Add the beans and half the sausages and cover with water. Cover with a lid and cook for 2 hours or until the beans are soft.

Uncover the pot and cook for 35 more minutes or until the stew is thick and creamy. Top with the reserved sausages.

Your feijoada is ready to serve!

Feijoada Recipe

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