Feijoada Expressa
70% authentic · Brazilian
A simplified version of the classic Feijoada, using pre-cooked or canned ingredients to significantly reduce cooking time while retaining much of the traditional flavor.
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Ingredients
- Canned black beans2 cans (800g total)
- Pre-cooked smoked sausage (e.g., kielbasa or chorizo)300 g
- Cooked ham or pork shoulder200 g
- Bacon100 g
- Onion1 large
- Garlic3 cloves
- Bay leaf1 unit
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Water or broth1 cup
Steps
- 1
Dice the pre-cooked sausage and ham/pork. Chop the bacon and render it in a large pot until crispy. Remove bacon bits and set aside.
- 2
In the bacon fat, sauté the chopped onion until softened, then add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 3
Add the diced sausage and ham/pork to the pot and cook for a few minutes until lightly browned.
- 4
Drain and rinse the canned black beans. Add them to the pot along with the bay leaf, water/broth, and reserved bacon bits.
- 5
Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing flavors to meld and the stew to thicken slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
Remove the bay leaf. Serve hot.
