Feijoada, a hearty and flavorful Brazilian dish, is a captivating fusion of black beans, mixed meats, and an array of vegetables, seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices. This iconic stew is a testament to Brazil's rich culinary heritage, embodying the vibrant flavors of its African, European, and Native American roots. As a national dish, feijoada has earned a place of honor in Brazilian cuisine, often served as a comforting meal during special occasions, family gatherings, and celebrations. With its tantalizing aroma and explosion of flavors, feijoada offers a unique culinary experience that is sure to delight your senses and leave you craving more.
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FEIJOADA (BRAZILIAN BLACK BEAN STEW)
This is my version of a traditional Brazilian black bean stew that maintains the rich smoky, flavors famous in Brazil. Additional meats, including sausage, may be added if desired. This is excellent served over brown rice.
Provided by L Ireland
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews
Time 11h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add 3/4 cup of chopped onion, green onions, and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 4 minutes. Pour in the soaked beans and fill with enough water to cover beans by 3 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered for 2 hours, or until tender.
- While beans are cooking, place ham hocks in smaller pot with 1/4 cup of the chopped onion. Cover with water and simmer, until meat pulls off of the bone easily, about 1 hour. Drain and add to the beans.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place ham, bacon, and remaining onion in a baking dish. Bake 15 minutes or until mixture is crispy.
- Drain the bacon and ham mixture, and add to the beans. Season with bay leaves, coriander, salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes more. Stir in chopped cilantro and parsley just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 52.2 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 450 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
BRAZILIAN BLACK BEAN AND MEAT STEW: FEIJOADA
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 3h15m
Yield 8 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 43
Steps:
- Make the beans: In a large bowl, add the beans and cover with cold water by 2 inches. Let the beans soak in the refrigerator overnight. Drain.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the adobo: In small bowl, whisk together cumin, coriander, salt, cayenne, and adobo seasoning.
- Add the garlic and bay leaves to the onion and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the beans, water, ham hocks, and half of the adobo. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the beans are very tender, about 2 hours. Remove the ham hocks and pull and shred the meat. Add the meat back to the stew and discard the bones. (The stew can be made up to this point up to 3 days ahead.)
- Make the meat: In a large bowl, toss the sausages with the remaining adobo.
- Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Working in batches, brown the sausages and transfer them to a plate. Roughly chop the sausages and stir them into the stew. Return the skillet to high heat and, working in batches, brown the beef and pork and add them to the stew.
- Return the stew to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes more.
- When ready to serve, arrange a mound of rice in the center of 8 plates and spoon some of the stew over the top of each. Spoon some of the pico de gallo and greens on opposite sides of the stew. Sprinkle with the farofa and chopped scallion and garnish with orange wedges.
- In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the greens and wine and cook, stirring, until wilted. Lower the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring, until its fat has rendered. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add manioc flour and cook, stirring, until golden brown and toasted. Add the butter and cook, stirring, until absorbed. Add the eggs and scallion and cook, stirring, until scrambled. Season with salt, to taste. Transfer to the farofa to a bowl and let cool slightly.
FEIJOADA (BRAZILIAN BLACK BEAN AND MIXED MEAT STEW) WITH ORANGE
Traditionally eaten on Wednesday's and Saturday's throughout Brazil with white rice and oranges (amongst other things), this special and rich meaty slow cooked stew has a depth of flavour using simple ingredients that could bring 'ooohs' and 'aaaahh's' from across the Atlantic I'm sure. I save my version for special occasions when I want a really hearty shared meal and I love the way the beans melt into the sauce lending their luxurious almost creamy texture to the finished dish. Originally this was made by African slaves using fatty offal scraps and as tasty as it was (I've tried this version and it is pretty good!) many people nowadays, including myself, make it lighter and use better quality meats. The Orange and Coriander salad is not compulsory but comes very highly recommended. Absolutely Outstanding.
Provided by robd16
Categories Stew
Time 2h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Drain the beans and place in a very large clean pan (or 2 large smaller pans) Fill with enough water to cover the beans by around 2 inches and bring to the boil. Do not add salt.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally if you remember to. Now add the cubed steak and the bay leaves and reduce the heat to low.
- In a separate frying pan heat the oil over a high heat, fry the pork belly until browned all over and add to the pot. Fry the raw spicy sausages whole and once browned, slice and add to the pot. Fry the bacon and add to the pot. Lastly add the cooked smoked sausage slices (no need to fry these).
- Cook over a medium heat for 15 minutes, if the mixture is looking a little dry, add more water but do not water log. Reduce the heat to low.
- Now take out a cup full of the beans and water leaving the meat in the pan. Put in the blender with the onion and garlic, whizz until almost smooth (add a bit more tap water if necessary) and add to the pot. (If you don't have a blender, mash the beans and grate in the onion and garlic).
- Add the hot pepper sauce if using, season to taste with salt and pepper and cook over a low heat for an hour or two checking every 15 minutes or so. Do not let the mixture dry out.
- You should have a thick, meaty fragrant stew, if not continue cooking until the excess water has evaporated.
- Serve with white rice and the orange and coriander salad below. Freeze any leftovers within 24hours.
- For the salad, cut the onion into rings or half rings and soak in iced water for at least an hour.
- Cut the oranges on a plate to catch the juice. Slice the top and bottom off each orange and run a knife down under the skin and pith so you end up with a perfectly peeled orange with no white pith. Cut into rounds, remove any pips and arrange on a plate or platter. Season with salt and plenty of pepper.
- Drain the onions and pat dry, mix with the olive oil, lemon juice and coriander then season well. Sprinkle over the oranges and garnishing with a little extra coriander.
- Enjoy your feast! In Brazil they say that feijoada will induce sleep, so don't eat it on a busy day!
FEIJOADA: TRADITIONAL BRASILIAN STEW
The copyright of this recipe is owned by Jamie Oliver. All rights of the owner are reserved and asserted including the right to be attributed as the author. Unauthorized copying, adapting, display or re-publication of this recipe (or any part of this recipe) in any material form is strictly prohibited. My mate Santos is the head potwasher at my restaurant, Fifteen. He's a Brazilian who's a great cook and whose mother makes the best Feijoada in Brazil! It's a traditional Brazilian stew made with pork and black beans. The slaves in colonial Brazil created the Feijoada when they started cooking the pork meats that farmland owners discarded, such as ear, tails and feet, in a big pot with the black beans.
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Categories main-dish
Time 10h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Soak the beans in cold water overnight, making sure they are completely covered. Also soak the salted ribs and bacon in cold water overnight.
- Drain the beans and put them into a large saucepan of cold water. Bring to the boil over medium heat, then simmer for 30 minutes until tender.
- Rinse the soaked salted ribs and bacon well, add to the beans and cook for 30 minutes over a medium heat. Heat a very large saucepan and pour in the olive oil so it covers the bottom. Add the onions and garlic and cook until softened. Add the sausages, smoked ribs and bacon, pepper and bay leaves. Pour in the cooked beans and meat and top up with water. Simmer for about 1 hour, until the meat falls off the bone.
- Serve the Feijoada with boiled white rice, slices of orange, and very finely sliced spring greens fried in olive oil with finely chopped onion and garlic.
MY BRAZILIAN FEIJOADA
A co-worker's mom used to make this dish for him and it was his favorite. So I made him my own version. Instead of sausage you can use ham hocks, or substitute lean white meat for the red meat if you prefer. -Christiane Counts, Webster, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 7h20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions. Meanwhile, place pork roast, short ribs and bacon in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Add onion, garlic, bay leaf and seasonings; pour chicken broth, water and beef broth over meat. Cook, covered, on high 2 hours. , Stir in beans and sausage. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours, until meat and beans are tender. Discard bay leaf. Remove short ribs. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard bones. Shred meat with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Top servings with orange sections. If desired, serve with hot cooked rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Fat 27g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 772mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 41g protein.
BLACK BEAN & MEAT STEW - FEIJOADA
Chorizo, pork ribs and pork shoulder make the base for this hearty Brazilian casserole with deeply savoury spiced pulses
Provided by Jennifer Joyce
Categories Main course
Time 2h35m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve with rice, a sprinkle of parsley or coriander, hot pepper sauce and orange slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 694 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 61 grams protein, Sodium 1.7 milligram of sodium
FEIJOADA NORDESTINO (NORTHEASTERN BRAZILIAN BLACK BEAN STEW)
A version of feijoada from Northeastern Brazil. Feijoada is a dish made throughout Brazil, and there are many versions, but this recipe is the most common 'day-to-day' version you'll encounter in backyard barbeques and birthday parties in the Northeast.
Provided by GRECKLE
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews
Time 1h50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine beans, onion, ham, calabresa, 3 cloves garlic, salt, cumin, black pepper, and bay leaf in a pressure cooker; cover with water to fill line.
- Close cooker securely and place pressure regulator over vent according to manufacturer's instructions. Cook at high pressure until regulator is gently rocking, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce pressure to low. Cook, adding water halfway if needed, until beans are tender and water is reduced to your liking, about 1 hour.
- Turn off heat. Let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock lid and remove. Let feijoada cool until ready to serve.
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute remaining 1 clove garlic and collard greens until just tender, about 2 minutes.
- Place cassava flour in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until toasted, about 3 minutes. Stir in butter.
- Serve feijoada with the collards-garlic mixture, toasted cassava flour, rice, orange wedges, and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.9 calories, Carbohydrate 77 g, Cholesterol 26.5 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 1088.7 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
FEIJOADA (BRAZILIAN BLACK BEAN STEW)
Feijoada is a typical Portuguese dish which is now the national dish of Brazil. According to legend, the dish dates back to colonial times when the slaves made a stew out of beef and pork scraps. It is served for lunch. Here, it is given a more modern, American treatment. Adapted from "Everyday with Rachael Ray," August 2009. Serve with white rice, pickled jalapeno slices, and thin orange slices.
Provided by threeovens
Categories Stew
Time 3h10m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium high heat; add pork pieces and cook, turning, until browned, about 8 minutes.
- Add 8 cups water, beans, sausage, ham hock, 1/2 cup onion, bay leaves, garlic, and bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer until the beans are tender, about 2 1/2 hours (add water, as needed, to keep the pork and beans submerged).
- During the last 20 minutes of cooking, in a large skillet, heat 1/4 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat and add onions, cooking until carmelized, about 15 minutes.
- Transfer 1 1/2 cups of the cooked beans to the skillet with the carmelized onions and mash; stir back into the stew and cook another 30 minutes.
- To serve, remove the bay leaves and garlic; season with salt and pepper and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve with white rice, pickled jalapeno, and slice oranges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 724.3, Fat 39.7, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 95.3, Sodium 747.9, Carbohydrate 52.8, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 1.7, Protein 37.7
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to evenly distribute heat and prevent scorching.
- Soak the beans overnight or for at least 8 hours before cooking to reduce cooking time and improve their texture.
- Brown the meats in batches to prevent overcrowding the pan and ensure they get a good sear.
- Use a variety of meats to add depth of flavor to the stew. Popular choices include pork ribs, smoked sausage, beef brisket, and bacon.
- Add vegetables such as onions, garlic, bell peppers, and carrots to the stew for added texture and nutrition.
- Season the stew with a variety of spices, such as cumin, paprika, oregano, and chili powder, to taste.
- Simmer the stew for at least 2 hours, or until the beans are tender and the meats are fall-apart tender.
- Serve the stew with rice, farofa (toasted cassava flour), or bread for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
Feijoada, a traditional Brazilian black bean and mixed-meat stew, is a flavorful and hearty dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a casual get-together. With its combination of tender meats, savory beans, and aromatic spices, feijoada is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a delicious and authentic Brazilian dish, give feijoada a try.
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