For a richer flavor, consider using smoked paprika in addition to, or in place of, the cayenne pepper. If you don't have dried beef on hand, you can substitute with additional bacon or smoked sausage. Adjust the amount of water during simmering to achieve your desired stew consistency. Traditionally, feijoada is served with white rice, collard greens, and orange slices. Consider these additions for a truly authentic experience.
Chef John's Brazilian Feijoada
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME4 hrs 45 mins
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TOTAL TIME13 hrs 15 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS75
Embark on a culinary journey to Brazil with this authentic Feijoada! This hearty black bean stew is infused with the rich flavors of smoked meats and spices, then crowned with a vibrant orange-parsley breadcrumb topping. A truly satisfying and unforgettable dish.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate54 g
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Cholesterol89 mg
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Fiber16 g
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Protein45 g
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Saturated Fat13 g
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Sodium1625 mg
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Sugar2 g
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Fat36 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepSoak the beans: Place black beans into a large bowl, cover with water, and soak for 8 hours, or overnight. Drain beans. (8+ hours)
02
StepSimmer the beans: Place drained beans into a heavy pot with 2 quarts water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until beans are cooked but very firm. (1.5-2 hours)
03
StepInfuse with flavor: Stir chopped dried beef into the pot. Add bay leaf and pork chop bones, stir and simmer over low heat. (2 hours)
04
StepPrepare the meats: Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large, dry skillet over medium heat until not quite crisp. Add linguica and Italian sausage links; cook, stirring often, until meats are brown. Remove meats, reserving accumulated fat in the skillet. Slice Italian sausage into chunks. (10 minutes)
05
StepSauté aromatics: Brown onion and garlic in the reserved drippings in the skillet over medium heat until onion is translucent and soft, stirring to deglaze the pan. Season with cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Add parsley; cook and stir until wilted. (7 minutes)
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StepCombine and simmer: Stir onion-spice mixture into the pot with the beans. Add bacon, both sausages, and pork chop meat. Pour in enough water so meats are just covered with liquid. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, until beans are very soft and liquid begins to thicken, stirring occasionally. If beans begin to look dry, add more water. (1 hour)
07
StepToast the breadcrumbs: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add bread crumbs and cook and stir until toasted. Stir in Italian parsley and orange zest. (5 minutes)
08
StepServe: When beans are cooked, discard bones. Ladle stew into bowls and top with the toasted bread crumbs. Enjoy with white rice and your favorite greens!
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Dion Olson
May 23, 2025This recipe is amazing and my family loves it!
Estefania Keeling
May 14, 2025The stew was amazing. I would recommend adding a bit more water than instructed. It was delicious and the orange-parsley bread crumbs added a unique twist.
Tierra Ferry
May 4, 2025It took me a little longer than the directed time, but the result was delicious. The flavor was incredible.
Misael Bechtelar
Feb 9, 2025Delicious and flavorful. This is the most flavorful feijoada I have ever tasted!
Jamel Murray
Oct 19, 2024The feijoada was great. I would recommend using a slow cooker for the simmering stage
Kobe Kirlin
Aug 26, 2024Next time I make this, I will add more smoked paprika.