Feijoada

500 g of black beans

300 g of sausages smoked (chorizo or smoked pork)

300 g of bay leaves (ribs, shoulder, chest)

200 g of beef (knuckle or stew)

1 onions chopped

4 garlic cloves thinly sliced

2 bay leaves

1 tbsp. paprika

salt

black pepper ground

vegetable oil for cooking

Cocotte

Kitchen knife

Cutting board

1. 1

   Soak black beans in cold water for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight. Drain and rinse before cooking.

2. 2

   Heat a little oil in the casserole over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until golden.

3. 3

   Add the chopped meats to the casserole and brown lightly.

4. 4

   Stir in drained beans, bay leaves, paprika, salt and pepper. Cover with water until all ingredients are submerged.

5. 5

   Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer over low heat for about 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Check that the beans are cooked and tender.

6. 6

   Once cooked, adjust seasoning to taste.

7. 7

   Serve hot with white rice, orange slices and farofa (grilled cassava).

Nutritional Information

Calories 400 kcal

Fats 15 g

Proteins 25 g

Carbohydrates 35 g

Fiber 10 g

Seasonal all year round!

Cooking

Main courses

🇧🇷 Brazil