Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew) Recipe
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Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)

By: L Ireland 
"This is my version of a traditional Brazilian black bean stew that maintains the rich smoky, flavors famous in Brazil. Additional meats, including sausage, may be added if desired. This is excellent served over brown rice."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (20)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
2 Hrs 30 Min
Ready In:
11 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package dry black beans, soaked overnight
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion, divided
  • 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 2 smoked ham hocks
  • 8 ounces diced ham
  • 1/2 pound thickly sliced bacon, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 bay leaves, crushed
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add 3/4 cup of chopped onion, green onions, and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 4 minutes. Pour in the soaked beans and fill with enough water to cover beans by 3 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered for 2 hours, or until tender.
  2. While beans are cooking, place ham hocks in smaller pot with 1/4 cup of the chopped onion. Cover with water and simmer, until meat pulls off of the bone easily, about 1 hour. Drain and add to the beans.
  3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place ham, bacon, and remaining onion in a baking dish. Bake 15 minutes or until mixture is crispy.
  4. Drain the bacon and ham mixture, and add to the beans. Season with bay leaves, coriander, salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes more. Stir in chopped cilantro and parsley just before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 405 | Total Fat: 19.2g | Cholesterol: 60mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2009 by Betsy   view full review
We loved this! I made it without the meat since I'm a vegetarian. Instead I added olive oil,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2010 by mis7up Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This recipe was hard to review. I had to make this twice. 1st I did follow as close to a T...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 29, 2008 by Jeff   view full review
Substitute a pork roast and a full kielbasa for the meats and you'll be approximately right....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2008 by Caroline C   view full review
I made this with canned black beans, and ham that I diced into large chunks. Apart from adding...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2010 by Chef Jacquelyn   view full review
I have been trying to make this for my Brazilian husband for years and he says this is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2009 by Chris   view full review
Having lived in Brasil I really wanted to find a good Feijoada recipe that didn't take forever...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2010 by Salads4me   view full review
The key to making this dish perfect is using dry beans that have been soaked over night. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2010 by Jrhome   view full review
I took some shortcuts. I put 2 cans drained black beans in a stoneware 9x13. Added the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2008 by Vladadeska   view full review
SO SO GOOD!!! I could eat this every day (unfortunately, I might die from high cholesterol if...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2007 by Hannen   view full review
This was really good and it took most of the morning to make it. I had everything on hand for...

 

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