Brazilian · beginner
Brazilian Black Bean Stew With Smoked Beef Sausage
A comforting home-style black bean stew packed with tender beef chuck, smoky sausage, and subtle citrus zest inspired by traditional feijoada.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 35 min
- SERVES
- 4
Good things
start in the kitchen.
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Heat olive oil in a heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 02
Add diced beef chuck cubes in a single layer and sear for 6 minutes until deeply browned on all sides, then remove beef to a rimmed plate.
- 03
Add sliced smoked beef sausage to the pot and sauté for 4 minutes until browned, then remove and set aside with beef.
- 04
Reduce heat to medium, add diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 4 minutes until softened and translucent.
- 05
Return beef, sausage, and accumlated juices back to the pot along with the black beans and their canning liquid.
- 06
Add bay leaves and orange peel strips, bring stew to a simmer, then cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes until flavors combine and beef is tender.
- 07
Remove bay leaves and orange peels, mash half a cup of beans against the side of the pot to thicken the gravy, stir in fresh cilantro, and serve.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Starch mashing
Crushing a portion of cooked beans against the pot wall to release natural starches and naturally thicken bean stews.
Notes from the kitchen
- Leaving the black bean canning starch intact builds a luscious, thick bean gravy naturally.
- Orange peel adds a authentic bright note that balances the rich smoked meat flavors.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Brazilian; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.