**Journey into the Heart of Brazil: A Culinary Symphony of Feijoada**
Embrace the vibrant flavors of Brazil with the iconic dish, feijoada. This hearty black bean stew, a symphony of textures and spices, is a national treasure, deeply embedded in Brazilian culture. Its origins can be traced back to the days of slavery, when enslaved Africans used inexpensive pork and beans to create a nourishing and comforting meal. Today, feijoada is a symbol of unity and celebration, enjoyed by people from all walks of life. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore two tantalizing variations of this beloved dish: the traditional feijoada completa, a meat-lover's paradise bursting with succulent pork and beef, and the equally delectable feijoada vegetariana, a plant-based rendition that celebrates the bounty of fresh vegetables. Prepare to be captivated by the rich history, diverse ingredients, and irresistible flavors of this Brazilian masterpiece.
**Recipes Included:**
1. **Feijoada Completa (Traditional Brazilian Black Beans with Assorted Meats):**
- Indulge in the classic feijoada experience with this recipe. Black beans take center stage, simmered in a flavorful broth enriched with tender pork ribs, smoky sausage, and savory beef. The addition of vegetables like onions, garlic, and tomatoes creates a harmonious balance of flavors.
2. **Feijoada Vegetariana (Vegetarian Brazilian Black Beans):**
- Discover the vibrant flavors of feijoada without the meat. This vegetarian version showcases the versatility of black beans, combining them with a medley of colorful vegetables. Bell peppers, carrots, and kale add a symphony of textures and nutrients, while aromatic spices like cumin and paprika infuse every bite with warmth.
FEIJOADA (BRAZILIAN BLACK BEAN STEW)
This black bean stew is Brazil's national dish for a good reason! It's incredibly delicious, and this version is super easy to make.
Provided by Lilian Vallezi
Categories Main Course
Time 2h3m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Start by soaking the beans for 12 hours. Drain the water, wash the beans and drain it again.
- Cut corned beef into cubes, and ribs between bones (or into cubes, if boneless). Cut the bacon into pieces, and the sausage into slices. Chop onion and garlic.
- In a large pan, sauté corned beef and ribs in olive oil (you will have to make it in batches). When they are seared, transfer them to a pressure cooker (I like Instant Pot) and add the drained beans, 10 cups of fresh water and smoked meat (in my case I like using smoked neck or ham hock).
- Let it cook on High pressure for 30 minutes (after it gets pressure). When it's done cooking, let it naturally release pressure for 30 minutes.
- While the beans are still cooking, place the bacon in the same pan in which you seared the meat, and fry the bacon in the fat it will release. Once it starts crispening, add onion and garlic and saute until onion is translucent. Then add sausage and let it cook for a minute. Turn off the heat and wait for the beans and meats to finish cooking in the pressure cooker.
- After the meats and beans are ready, and pressure has been naturally released for 30 minutes, transfer everything to the same big pan, with the sausage, bacon, onion and garlic. Add the bay leaves and adjust salt if necessary. Cook it over medium heat for approximately 30-40 minutes, or until liquid thickens to your liking.Your feijoada is ready! Serve it on a bed of white rice, vinaigrette, farofa and orange slices.Enjoy it!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 587 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
FEIJOADA - BRAZILIAN BLACK BEANS WITH SMOKED MEATS
Feijoada is one of Brazil's national treasures. This is a dish that is meant to serve a group, and the preparation begins the night before. Several kinds of smoked meats, ribs, and beef jerky are simmered with the black beans. The meats are removed and served separately on a platter Preparation time includes soaking beans and beef jerky overnight. That is why it is so long.
Provided by Lavender Lynn
Categories Pork
Time 18h
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preparation:
- 1.Soak the beans overnight in cold water. In a separate bowl, soak the beef jerky overnight, changing the water 2 or 3 times.
- 2.Place the beans in a large pot and cover with water. Add the ham hock and the dried beef. Simmer for 2 hours, or until beans are cooked but firm. Remove the ham hock and discard.
- 3.Add the rest of the meats and the bay leaf to the beans and simmer for 30 minutes, adding hot water if necessary to maintain an inch of water over the beans.
- 4.Heat the oil in a skillet and cook the onions and garlic until soft and golden. Add the parsley, and season with the cumin and salt and pepper to taste.
- 5.Add 3/4 cup of the bean mixture to the skillet and mash the beans with the onions. Add the this mixture back to the beans and meat. Simmer for 30 minutes more.
- 6.Remove the meats from the beans and cut them into smaller pieces or thin slices.
- 7.Arrange the meats on a platter, grouped by type. Serve the beans in a separate bowl. Serve with Brazilian-style rice, collard greens, pepper sauce and orange slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2536.6, Fat 170.5, SaturatedFat 64.9, Cholesterol 834.9, Sodium 2651, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2, Protein 230.6
FEIJOADA (BRAZILIAN BLACK BEANS)
Steps:
- In a large heavy-bottom saucepan, over medium heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions and garlic. Crush the bay leaves and add to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 5 minutes. Add the sausage. Continue to cook for 4 minutes. Add the cubed beef, ribs, beans and water. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the beans are tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Adding water as necessary to keep the beans covered. Using the back of a ladle, mash 1/4 of the beans. Reseason with salt and pepper if needed. To serve, spoon some of the greens and rice onto each serving plate. Spoon the Feijoada over the rice. Shake some of the hot sauce over the entire plate. Garnish with the orange slices and farofa.
- In a large saute pan, over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour. Season with salt. Saute until golden, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
SIMPLIFIED BRAZILIAN BLACK BEANS WITH ASSORTED MEATS (FEIJOADA)
Like the name suggests, our Simplified Brazilian Black Beans with Assorted Meats (Feijoada) is an easy way to serve a crowd.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h45m
Yield Makes 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 1/2 cup of the dressing in large deep saucepot. Add pork and beef; brown on all sides. Remove; set aside.
- Add remaining 1/4 cup dressing, sausage, green peppers, onions and ham; cook 5 min. Add black beans, tomato and half of the orange wedges. Return meats to pan, nestle in beans. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 1 hour and 30 min. or until meat is tender and cooked through.
- Remove meat; set aside and keep warm. Remove oranges from beans and discard. Bring bean mixture to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 15 min. or until liquid is reduced, smashing beans with the back of spoon to thicken, as desired. Slice meat; serve with beans and rice with remaining oranges and pineapple.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 820 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 43 g
BLACK BEANS WITH ASSORTED MEATS (FEIJOADA)
Make this hearty meat-lovers' entrée whenever you're craving authentic Brazilian flavors. (And invite some friends over, too; this dish serves a crowd!)
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 12h
Yield Makes 24 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Meats:
- Soak pig's feet and bacon in stockpot in enough cold water to cover. Refrigerate overnight, changing water twice. Meanwhile, soak tongue and carne seca in separate stockpot in enough cold water to cover. Refrigerate overnight, changing water twice.
- Drain water from both stockpots. Rinse meats. Wash stockpots. Place pig's feet, tongue, carne seca, beef roast and ribs in one of the stockpots; add enough cold water to cover. In second stockpot, place pork butt and bacon; add enough cold water to cover. Bring water in both pots to boil. Simmer 15 min. Drain water from each stockpot. Refill with cold water. Bring to boil; simmer an additional 15 min. Drain; set aside.
- Place linguiça sausage, paio and smoked spicy sausage in large saucepan; add enough cold water to cover. Bring to boil; simmer 10 min. Drain. Continue cooking sausages in saucepan until browned, turning occasionally. Set aside.
- Beans:
- Place beans in large bowl with enough cold water to cover. Refrigerate overnight.
- Drain beans; place in large saucepot. Add the sliced onions, bay leaf, one third of the garlic, the salt and black pepper. Add enough cold water to cover by 3 inches. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer 45 min.
- Add pig's feet and bacon; simmer 45 min., stirring occasionally and adding hot water as necessary to keep ingredients well covered with water. Add remaining meats and sausages. Add enough hot water to keep ingredients well covered with water. Bring to boil on medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer 2-1/2 hours or until beans are very soft. (Beans should have an almost soupy texture.)
- Sauce:
- Heat oil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Add chopped onions and remaining garlic; cook and stir until tender. Add tomatoes, orange juice and chili pepper; cook 10 min., stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low.
- Add 1 cup of the beans; mash in saucepan with back of spoon. Stir until well blended. Simmer 5 min. Add mashed bean mixture to ingredients in large saucepot.
- Remove meats from saucepot, leaving beans to simmer until ready to serve.
- To Assemble:
- Remove and discard bones from pig's feet; cut meat into 1-inch pieces. Cut bacon into thin strips. Remove and discard casing from tongue; cut meat into 1/4-inch pieces. Slice carne seca, pork butt and beef roast. Separate ribs. Cut sausages into 1-inch pieces.
- Place sliced tongue in center of large ovenproof platter; surround with remaining meats. Drizzle with some of the liquid from the beans. Cover with foil to keep warm until ready to serve. (Meat platter can be placed in a 200ºF-oven to keep warm.)
- Pour beans into tureen or other decorative bowl. Remove meat platter from oven. Serve with beans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 870 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 36 g
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
Tips:
- Soak the beans overnight or for at least 4 hours before cooking. This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible.
- Use a variety of meats for the feijoada. This will give the dish a more complex flavor. Some good options include smoked sausage, pork ribs, and beef brisket.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and seasonings. Feijoada is a very versatile dish, so you can easily adjust it to your own taste.
- Serve feijoada with rice, farofa (toasted manioc flour), and couve (collard greens). These are all traditional Brazilian side dishes that complement the feijoada perfectly.
Conclusion:
Feijoada is a delicious and hearty Brazilian stew that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With its variety of meats, beans, and spices, feijoada is a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give feijoada a try. You won't be disappointed.
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