Feijoada à Portuguesa
“A hearty stew of beans with various meats and sausages.”
Beans
Pork
Beef
Chouriço
Blood Sausage
TomatoWhere it comes from
Feijoada is a beloved Portuguese dish, with variations across the country, reflecting its agrarian roots.
On the Palate
How it's made
4 steps · Show ↓150 min active
How it's made
4 steps · Show ↓- 110 min
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and garlic, sautéing until the onions are soft and translucent. Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down into a sauce.
- 215 min
Add the pork, beef, and chouriço, browning the meats on all sides. Pour in enough water to cover the meats and bring to a simmer.
Watch outBrown the meats evenly to develop a rich flavor base.
- 3120 min
Add the beans and blood sausage to the pot. Simmer the feijoada gently for about 1-2 hours, until the meats are tender and the flavors meld. Stir occasionally and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper.
- 45 min
Serve the feijoada hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and accompanied by rice or crusty bread.
