Brazilian Black Bean Stew (Feijoada)
Brazilian Black Bean Stew (Feijoada) brings together smoky chouriço, salty dried beef, and tender beef tongue simmered with black beans and aromatics for a deep, meaty richness. A hint of heat from jalapeños and a bright orange garnish balance the hearty flavors. Serve it for a cozy weekend dinner or a festive gathering when you want a comforting, celebratory centerpiece.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook5 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyHard
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Brazilian Black Bean Stew (Feijoada), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the tongue in a large pot and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 3 hours.
- 2
Pour 1 quart water and the black beans into a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat and boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour.
- 3
When the tongue is done, drain it and plunge into cold water. Make a lengthwise cut in the skin, peel it off, and discard. Slice the tongue into 1/4-inch slices, then stir into the beans along with the dried beef, chourico, and bacon. Add water if needed to cover, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
- 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat, then stir in the garlic and the onion. Cook until the onion softens and turns translucent, then add the jalapeno and the tomato. Season with salt and cayenne pepper, and cook until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, and stir half of the vegetables into the cooking beans. Continue cooking the beans until tender, about 1 hour more.
- 5
Once tender, remove 1/2 cup of beans and mash with some of the cooking liquid to make a sauce. Stir in the reserved vegetables.
- 6
To serve, arrange the tongue and sausage on a serving platter, pour the sauce over the top, and garnish with orange slices. Serve the remaining beans in a separate bowl.
- Calories 742.25 kcal High 37%
- Protein 50.38 g Good Source 101%
- Carbohydrate 27.6 g 10%
- Total Fat 47.4 g High 61%
- Saturated Fat 20.52 g High 103%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 185.87 mg High 62%
- Sodium 1151.34 mg High 50%
- Dietary Fiber 8.26 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 10.06 g --
- Added Sugars 6.62 g Moderate 13%
- Calcium 70.7 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 5.13 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 303.66 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 271.24 mcg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin C 24.16 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Brazilian Black Bean Stew (Feijoada) is a Brazilian dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 5 hrs 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated hard. Key ingredients include Beef Chorizo, Beef Tongue, Cayenne Pepper, and Center Cut Bacon. Each serving provides about 742.25 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Brazilian Black Bean Stew (Feijoada)?
- It is a Brazilian stew recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Brazilian Black Bean Stew (Feijoada) made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Chorizo, Beef Tongue, Cayenne Pepper, Center-Cut Bacon, Dried Beef. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Brazilian Black Bean Stew (Feijoada)?
- Explore these Brazilian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Brazilian Black Bean Stew (Feijoada)?
- About 5 hrs 45 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 5 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 742.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Brazilian Black Bean Stew (Feijoada) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 14 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Brazilian Black Bean Stew (Feijoada) healthy?
- Brazilian Black Bean Stew (Feijoada) has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 742.25 calories and 50.38 g of protein, or 101% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1151.34 mg (50% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 20.52 g (103% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.62 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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