Black bean & meat stew - feijoada

Black bean & meat stew - feijoada from Brazil. Times were inferred from the source steps.

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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 hr 38 min
Total
10 hr 48 min
Difficulty
Medium
Spice
Mild
Cost
Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
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About

Black bean & meat stew - feijoada is listed as beef from Brazil. The steps below are the imported TheMealDB method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.

Ingredients

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Steps

  1. Step 1

    Heat a large heavy-based saucepan with a fitted lid, add the bacon and fry until crisp. Remove and keep the oil in the pan. In batches sear the ribs, sausages and pork shoulder. Season each batch with salt and pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Remove the meat and set aside. Add the onion, garlic and chilli to the pan. Pour in a little olive oil if it needs more. Season with salt and pepper and fry for 8 mins or until soft.

    8 min
  3. Step 3

    Add the meat, bay leaves, white wine vinegar and drained beans. Cover with just enough water to cover, about 650ml. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cover and cook for 2 hrs, or until the beans are soft and the meat is tender. If there is too much liquid in the pot take the lid off in the last hr. You can also use a slow cooker on the short method (4 hr) or make a quick version using a pressure cooker in batches for 30 mins each. Another method is to cook it in the oven for 3-4 hrs at 160C/140C fan/gas 3.

    630 min
  4. Step 4

    Serve with rice, a sprinkle of parsley or coriander, hot pepper sauce and orange slices.

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Substitutions

  • pork mushroom

    Chopped mushrooms plus a splash of soy. Different dish, same comfort.

  • onion shallot

    Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.

  • garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) garlic powder or a pinch of onion

    1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing.

  • chilli (paprika or chilli flakes) paprika or chilli flakes

    Paprika is milder and sweeter. Add cayenne if you still want heat.

Tips

  • Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.

History & culture

Editorial cultural notes have not been written for this imported dish.

Editorial history has not been written for this imported dish.

Inspired by

Provenance: Imported. Initial recipe data sourced from TheMealDB and adapted/reviewed by I Want Some Food. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.

Questions about this recipe

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How long does Black bean & meat stew - feijoada take?

10 hr 48 min all in — 10 min prep, 10 hr 38 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.

How many does it serve?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.

How hard is it?

Medium.

How spicy is it?

Mild.

Does it fit a diet?

The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.

What does it cost to cook?

Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.

What equipment do I need?

Oven, Frying pan, Saucepan.

How much salt do I put in?

This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.

What can I use instead?

pork → mushroom. Chopped mushrooms plus a splash of soy. Different dish, same comfort. onion → shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have. garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion. 1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing. chilli (paprika or chilli flakes) → paprika or chilli flakes. Paprika is milder and sweeter. Add cayenne if you still want heat.

Any tips from this recipe?

Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.

Can I use an air fryer?

This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.

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