Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)



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Prep Time:
8 hrs 30 mins

Cook Time:
2 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:
11 hrs

Servings:
8


Ingredients

  • 1tablespoonolive oil
  • 1 ½cupschopped onion, divided
  • ½cupgreen onions, chopped
  • 1clovegarlic, chopped
  • 1(12 ounce) packagedry black beans, soaked overnight
  • 2smoked ham hocks
  • 8ouncesdiced ham
  • ½poundthickly sliced bacon, diced
  • 2bay leaves, crushed
  • ⅛teaspoonground coriander
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½cupchopped fresh cilantro (Optional)
  • ¼cupchopped fresh parsley (Optional)

  • Directions

    Gather all ingredients.

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    Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add 3/4 cup chopped onion, green onions, and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 4 minutes.

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    Pour in 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.

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    While beans are cooking, place ham hocks in a smaller pot with 1/4 cup chopped onion.

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    Cover with water and simmer until meat pulls off of the bone easily, about 1 hour.

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    Drain and add to beans. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

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    Place ham, bacon, and remaining onion in a baking dish. Bake until mixture is crispy, 15 minutes.

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    Drain bacon and ham mixture and add to beans. Season with bay leaves, coriander, salt, and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes more.

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    Stir in chopped cilantro and parsley just before serving.

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    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    381 Calories
    18g Fat
    31g Carbs
    24g Protein

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