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Feijão Tropeiro

Cultural Context

Feijão Tropeiro hails from Brazil's Minas Gerais region, where it was a staple for traveling muleteers (tropeiros). This dish showcases the region's rich agricultural bounty, combining beans with cured meats and greens, reflecting a rustic yet hearty culinary tradition. Today, it is enjoyed in homes and restaurants across Brazil, often served at gatherings and celebrations, symbolizing comfort and community.

BrazilianBRmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
red beans
200 g bacon
calabresa sausage
1 onion
2 cloves garlic
6 collard greens leaves
1/2 packet cornmeal
3 eggs
salt
oregano
chimi seasoning
cilantro

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

collard greens

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is more accessible and offers similar nutrients.

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and easier to find.

sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Chicken sausage lowers fat content while still being flavorful.

1

Soak the red beans for 8 hours.

2

Drain the beans and place them in a pressure cooker with water to cover.

3

Cook the beans in the pressure cooker for 10-15 minutes until soft.

4

Fry 200 g of bacon in a pan until crispy, then remove and reserve.

5

In the same pan, fry the calabresa sausage until cooked, then remove and reserve.

6

Remove some excess oil from the pan, then sauté 1 chopped onion and 2 crushed garlic cloves until fragrant.

7

Add 6 chopped collard greens leaves and a pinch of salt, sauté until wilted, then reserve.

8

Fry 3 whole eggs in a separate skillet with a pinch of salt, leaving them slightly intact, then reserve.

9

In a large bowl, combine the cooked beans, fried bacon, calabresa, sautéed onion, garlic, and collard greens.

10

Add seasoning (chimi and oregano) and adjust salt to taste.

11

Mix in the eggs and 1/2 packet of cornmeal, adjusting the amount as needed.

12

Finally, add chopped cilantro and mix everything well.

Cooking Techniques

soakingsautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

pressure cookerpanskilletcutting boardknifelarge bowl

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Tropeiro BeansBrazilian Tropeiro Beans

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