Feijoada (Brazilian Bean Stew)

Feijoada is a hearty Brazilian stew made from black beans and various meats, typically served on weekends or special occasions.

Ingredients

Meat Category

• 1 pound pork ribs
• 1 pound beef brisket

Vegetable Category

• 2 large onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced
• 1 large celery stalk, sliced

Spices Category

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Bean Category

• 1 pound dried black beans, soaked overnight and drained

Additional Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine vinegar

Feijoada Sauce (Malagueta Pepper Sauce)

Mix the following:

• 4 malagueta peppers, seeded and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe Steps

1. Preparing the Meat

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add pork ribs and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside.

2. Browning the Beef

Add beef brisket to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside with pork ribs.

3. Soaking the Beans

In a large bowl, combine soaked black beans, water, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.

4. Sauteing the Onions and Garlic

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

5. Adding the Potatoes and Carrots

Add potatoes and carrots to the skillet with onion mixture. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

6. Assembling the Stew

Add browned pork ribs and beef brisket back into the pot. Add sautéed onions, garlic, potatoes, and carrots; stir to combine.

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