Brazilian
Feijão Tropeiro
“Feijão Tropeiro combines beans with crispy bacon, linguiça, and a scattering of cassava flour for a hearty Minas Gerais dish.”
Medium1.5 hours
Where it comes from
This dish hails from the state of Minas Gerais, inspired by the food of the tropeiros, the cattle drivers of the Brazilian interior.
On the Palate
What goes into it
Proteins
Herbs & Spices
Grains & Staples
How it's made
- 1
Cook beans until tender, then drain and set aside.
- 2
In a large skillet, fry bacon and linguiça until crispy.
- 3
Add onions and garlic, sautéing until soft.
- 4
Combine the beans with the bacon mixture, stirring in cassava flour.
- 5
Add scrambled eggs and chopped kale, tossing to combine.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper before serving.
