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Authentic Fejioada Recipe

A rich, comforting Brazilian stew made with black beans, assorted meats, and garlic — simmered slowly for hours and served with rice and orange slices.
Servings 4
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes

Equipment

  • Large heavy-bottomed pot
  • wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried black beans soaked overnight (or use canned beans for convenience)
  • 8 ounces smoked sausage sliced
  • 4 ounces bacon chopped
  • 8 ounces pork shoulder or beef chuck diced
  • 2 ounces onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 No bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Water or beef broth
  • Cooked rice for serving
  • Sliced oranges and chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • If using dried beans, drain and rinse them after soaking overnight. If using canned beans, drain and rinse them as well.
  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until it starts to render its fat.
  • Add the sliced sausage and diced pork or beef to the pot. Cook until they start to brown.
  • Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the onions are translucent.
  • Stir in the soaked (or canned) black beans, bay leaf, dried oregano, and ground cumin. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add enough water or beef broth to cover the ingredients by about an inch.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer, partially covered, for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beans and meat are tender and the flavors have melded together. Stir occasionally and add more water or broth if needed to keep the stew from drying out.
  • Once the feijoada is cooked, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  • Serve the feijoada hot, accompanied by cooked rice, sliced oranges, and chopped fresh cilantro for garnish.

Notes

  • Always soak your beans - it shortens cooking time and improves texture.
  • Don’t rush it. The longer it simmers, the more flavor develops.
  • Add a splash of vinegar or orange juice before serving, it lifts the heaviness beautifully.
  • Feijoada tastes even better the next day (and the day after).
  • Serve with sautéed kale and orange wedges - they help cut the richness.
Author: The Gourmet Palette
Calories: 480kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Brazilian
Keyword: authentic feijoada, brazilian black bean stew, brazilian feijoada, feijoada recipe, feijoada stew

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 26g | Fiber: 8g