Recipe: Brazilian Feijoada-Style Meat & Bean Stew

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: pork butt

Turkey breast is leaner and lower in fat.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned black beans

Lentils are high in protein and cook faster.

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: lean ground beef

💰Cheaper: chuck roast

Ground beef is versatile and cooks quickly.

Preheat oven to 325ºF (160ºC).

Season stewing beef all over with salt.

Heat olive oil in an ovenproof Dutch oven set over medium-high heat.

Cook beef for 8 to 10 min or until browned all over. Transfer to a plate.

Reduce heat to medium. Stir in sausage, mirepoix, and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 8 to 10 min or until vegetables have softened.

Stir in 1/2 cup (125 mL) water and diced tomatoes. Bring to a simmer.

Stir in beef. Bake, covered, stirring occasionally, for 90 min.

Stir in black beans, continue to cook, covered, for additional 60 to 90 min or until beef is tender.

Stir in cilantro. Serve with rice, freshly grated orange zest, and orange wedges.

Cooking Techniques

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