Feijoada

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Feijoada is a traditional Brazilian black bean stew which can incorporate as many as 15 types of meat, including tongue (lingua), beef (carne de vaca) and pork (carne de porco). Enjoy it with a caipirinha.

Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
5 hrs
Total Time:
5 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds whole beef tongue

  • 1 quart water

  • 1 (12 ounce) bag dried black beans

  • 4 ounces dried chipped beef

  • 1 chourico, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 4 ounces bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 2 jalapeno peppers, minced

  • 1 large tomato, chopped

  • teaspoon salt

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

  • 1 large orange, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. Place tongue in a large pot, pour in enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 3 hours.

  2. Pour 1 quart water and black beans into a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, and boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 1 hour.

  3. When tongue is done, drain and plunge into cold water. Make a lengthwise cut in the skin, peel off, and discard. Slice the tongue into 1/4-inch slices, and stir into beans along with dried beef, chourico, and bacon. Add water if needed to cover, then bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.

  4. Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat, and stir in the garlic and onion. Cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, then stir in the jalapeno and tomato. Season with salt, and cayenne pepper, then cook until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from 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 create a sauce. Stir in reserved vegetables.

  6. To serve, arrange the tongue and sausage onto a serving platter, pour the sauce overtop, and garnish with orange slices. Serve the remaining beans in a separate bowl.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

683 Calories
39g Fat
44g Carbs
40g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 683
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g 50%
Saturated Fat 13g 67%
Cholesterol 148mg 49%
Sodium 1121mg 49%
Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%
Dietary Fiber 10g 36%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 40g 80%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 106mg 8%
Iron 6mg 33%
Potassium 1313mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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