Best 6 Portuguese Bean Stew Feijao A Portuguesa Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to Portugal with this traditional Feijão à Portuguesa, a hearty and flavorful bean stew that embodies the country's rich culinary heritage. This delectable dish, often served as a comforting main course or as part of a larger spread, showcases the perfect harmony of tender beans, succulent meats, and an array of aromatic vegetables, all simmered together in a luscious tomato-based broth. Discover the secrets behind this beloved Portuguese stew and explore variations such as Feijoada à Transmontana, a smoky and paprika-infused version, and Vegan Feijoada, a plant-based rendition that's equally satisfying.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PORTUGUESE BEANS/FEIJAO A PORTUGUESA



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This recipe is from Leite's Culinaria. I have made these several times and enjoyed them. Do not use Mexican Chorizo. Chourice may be bought online@ www.linguicia.com or Gaspars.com; you may do this recipe in a crockpot also, placing on low for several hours until beans are tender.

Provided by star pooley

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb dried navy beans, small california white or great northern bean, washed and sorted
1/2 lb bacon
1 large onion, chopped
3 clove garlic, minced
1 can(s) (6 oz.) tomato paste
1 lb portuguese chourice sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 tsp dried red pepper flakes (to taste)
1 Tbsp sweet paprika
salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Soak beans overnight in enough cold water to cover by several inches. Drain beans and set aside.
  • 2. Fry bacon in skillet over medium heat until crisp, 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
  • 3. Pour off all but 2-3 tablespoons of bacon fat; add onion and cook until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes; Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  • 4. Add beans, 8 cups water, tomato paste, chourice, red pepper flakes, paprika.
  • 5. Cover and simmer until beans are tender, 1-1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
  • 6. Just before serving, crumble bacon into beans and season with salt and pepper.

PORTUGUESE BEAN STEW (FEIJAO A PORTUGUESA)



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This recipe is from David Leite of Leite's Culinaria. My family and I love it so much. Wonderfully spicy. Beans need to soak overnight.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Stew

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb dried navy beans or 1 lb great northern bean, picked over
1 lb sliced bacon
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 -5 cups water
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 lb Portuguese chourico or 1 lb spanish chorizo sausage, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, to taste
1 tablespoon paprika
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Soak beans in cold water to cover by 2 inches, for 8 hours.
  • Cook bacon in a large pot until crisp.
  • Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Discard all but 3 tablespoons of bacon drippings.
  • Cook onion in bacon drippings over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown; about 7-9 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook, stirring until it becomes golden.
  • Drain beans and add to onion mixture with remaining ingredients (except bacon).
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender; about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Crumble bacon into beans and season with salt and pepper before serving.

PORTUGUESE BEAN STEW (FEIJAO A PORTUGUESA)



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Tomato     Bacon     Sausage     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound dried navy or Great Northern beans, picked over
1 pound sliced bacon
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 to 5 cups water
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
1 pound Portuguese chouri‧o or Spanish chorizo (cured spicy pork sausage), cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 tablespoon paprika

Steps:

  • Soak beans in cold water to cover by 2 inches 8 hours.
  • Cook bacon in a 4- to 6-quart heavy pot until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Spoon off (and discard) all but about 3 tablespoons fat in pot. Cook onion in reserved fat over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until golden, 7 to 9 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until it begins to turn golden.
  • Drain beans and add to onion mixture with remaining ingredients (except bacon). Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours. (Older beans will take longer to cook and require more water during cooking.) Crumble bacon into beans and season with salt and pepper before serving.

PORTUGUESE SAUSAGE AND BEAN STEW



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Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Categories     main-dish

Time 14h10m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound dried kidney beans or great Northern beans, rinsed and picked over or 2 (15- ounce) cans or kidney beans
8 ounces sliced smoked bacon, optional
8 ounces Spanish chorizo (cured spicy pork sausage), kielbasa or other spicy sausage, cut into 1/4-inch-thick coins
1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped
4 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 cups water
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1 medium bay leaf

Steps:

  • If using dried beans, add the beans to a large bowl, cover by 2 inches with cold water and let soak for at least 8 hours, or overnight. Drain and set aside. If using canned beans, drain and rinse.
  • Add the bacon, if using, to a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat and cook until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon and set aside. Discard all but 1 tablespoon of the fat and return the skillet to the stovetop. Add the sausage and cook until browned. With a slotted spoon, remove the sausage to a bowl and reserve.
  • Discard all but 1 tablespoon of the fat from the skillet and return to the stove over medium heat. When the fat shimmers, add the onion and garlic, stir to coat in fat, and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the potatoes and stir to coat in the tomato paste. Add the beans, chorizo, and all remaining ingredients, except the bacon, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the flavors have melded and the dried beans are cooked through, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Crumble the bacon into beans, and season with additional salt, if needed. Remove the bay leaf, transfer the beans to a serving bowl and serve.

CLASSIC PORTUGUESE BEANS - {FEIJAO A PORTUGUESA} RECIPE - (5/5)



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Provided by á-174942

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound dried navy, Great Northern or other small white beans
Water as neded
1/2 pound bacon
1 large onion chopped
3 garlic cloves minced
1 can tomato paste - (6 oz)
1 pound Spanish (not Mexican) chorizo cut 1/4" slices
or other spicy smoked sausage
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes or to taste
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
Salt to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Wash and sort beans. Soak beans overnight in enough cold water to cover by several inches. Drain beans and set aside. Fry bacon in skillet over medium heat until crisp, 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and set aside. Pour off all but 2 or 3 tablespoons of bacon fat, add onion and cook until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Add beans, 8 cups water, tomato paste, chorizo, red pepper flakes and paprika. Cover and simmer until beans are tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. Just before serving, crumble bacon into beans and season with salt and pepper. This recipe yields 6 to 8 servings. Each of 8 servings: 424 calories; 917 mg sodium; 55 mg cholesterol; 27 grams fat; 22 grams carbohydrates; 23 grams protein; 2.28 grams fiber.

PORTUGUESE BEANS/FEIJAO A PORTUGUESA



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This recipe is from Leite's Culinaria. I have made these several times and enjoyed them. Do not use Mexican Chorizo. Chourice may be bought online@ www.linguicia.com or Gaspars.com; you may do this recipe in a crockpot also, placing on low for several hours until beans are tender.

Provided by quotFoodThe Way To

Categories     Beans

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb dried navy beans, small California white or 1 lb great northern bean, washed and sorted
1/2 lb bacon
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 lb portuguese chourice sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (to taste)
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Soak beans overnight in enough cold water to cover by several inches. Drain beans and set aside.
  • Fry bacon in skillet over medium heat until crisp, 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
  • Pour off all but 2-3 tablespoons of bacon fat; add onion and cook until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes; Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  • Add beans, 8 cups water, tomato paste, chourice, red pepper flakes, paprika.
  • Cover and simmer until beans are tender, 1-1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
  • Just before serving, crumble bacon into beans and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 709.7, Fat 40.2, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 69.6, Sodium 1234.8, Carbohydrate 57.1, Fiber 20.6, Sugar 7.6, Protein 32.1

Tips:

  • Use dried beans for a more authentic flavor and texture. If using canned beans, rinse them thoroughly before using.
  • Soak the beans overnight or for at least 8 hours before cooking to reduce cooking time. Soaking the beans also helps to remove some of the gas-producing compounds, making them easier to digest.
  • Add a ham bone or smoked sausage to the pot for extra flavor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your stew, such as carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes. You can also add other vegetables, such as green beans, kale, or cabbage.
  • Season the stew to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices, such as cumin, paprika, and bay leaves.
  • Serve the stew with rice or crusty bread.

Conclusion:

Portuguese bean stew, or feijão à portuguesa, is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively inexpensive dish to make, making it a great option for families on a budget. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this stew is sure to become a favorite in your home.

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