Feijoada - Brazilian Black Bean Stew - Episode 2 - One Take Clips

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thighs reduce fat content while still being flavorful.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and cook faster.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Turkey sausage offers a leaner option with similar flavors.

farofa

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Quinoa provides a healthier grain alternative.

Sort the dry black beans and soak them overnight, adding water as needed.

Coat the bottom of a large deep pot with olive oil and heat over medium-high heat.

Brown the diced red onions for 5 minutes, then add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.

Add all the meat and mix well, cooking until the meat is browned.

Add the soaked black beans and mix.

Season with salt, black pepper, and spicy hot pepper to taste.

Add enough water to cover the mixture completely.

Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat, cover, and cook for 4 hours until the meat is tender and the broth is thick.

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