Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)

Name: Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 h 15 min
Total time: 5 h 30 min
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 1 pound (450g) dry black beans; 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 pound (450g) pork shoulder, cut into chunks; 2 large onions, sliced; 1 head of garlic, peeled and chopped; 1 pound (450g) carne seca or corned beef, cut into chunks; 1/2 pound (225g) fresh sausages, such as chorizo or Italian sausage; 1 pound (450g) smoked sausage, such as linguica or kielbasa; 1 smoked ham hock or shank; 3-4 bay leaves; Water; 1 14.5 ounce can (411g) of crushed tomatoes; Kosher salt

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:5h 15min

Feijoada is a hearty black bean stew recipe made with meat, black beans, garlic, and tomatoes, and it's the national dish of Brazil. Served over rice, it’s a filling meal to warm you up on a chilly winter day. Collard greens on the side are a must!

Updated at: Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:27:52 GMT