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Feijoada (Black Bean Stew)

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  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 1 hr 20 min
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  • Servings 14
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Enjoy our version of Feijoada—a hearty Black Bean Stew directly from Brazil. It's the national dish!
by Qué Rica Vida Cocina
Updated Apr 6, 2014
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb bacon, chopped
  • 2 lb boneless pork loin, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 lb boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 5 links smoked pork sausage (12 oz), cut into slices
  • 2 cups finely chopped white onions
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
  • 4 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted tomatoes, undrained
  • 3 to 4 cups Progresso™ beef-flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 2 dried bay leaves
  • Cooked white rice, if desired
  • Chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired

Directions

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    1
    In 6-quart Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium-high heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp. Drain on paper towels; set aside.
  •  
    2
    Wipe excess drippings from Dutch oven. Add pork; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove pork; set aside. Drain any liquid from Dutch oven. Add beef; cook 2 to 4 minutes or until edges change color. Remove beef; set aside.
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    3
    In same Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in onions and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes.
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    4
    Return bacon, pork, beef and sausage to Dutch oven. Stir in beans, tomatoes, broth, pepper flakes and bay leaves. Heat to boiling. Cover; simmer about 1 hour or until meats are tender.
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    5
    Remove bay leaves. Serve stew with rice; garnish with parsley.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    If you have a Latin market nearby, buy dried meat. In Brazil, they also use it.
  • tip 2
    Have extra ham? Stir it in!

Nutrition Information

380 Calories, 21g Total Fat, 29g Protein, 18g Total Carbohydrate, 2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
380
Calories from Fat
190
Total Fat
21g
32%
Saturated Fat
7g
36%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
80mg
27%
Sodium
920mg
39%
Potassium
360mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate
18g
6%
Dietary Fiber
4g
17%
Sugars
2g
Protein
29g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 Very Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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