How to Make Brazilian Feijoada

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.

Soak black beans in water overnight.

Brown boneless beef ribs in olive oil using the browning option on the electric pressure cooker.

Season beef ribs with coarse salt and garlic powder.

Add bacon cut into small pieces and sausage to the pot; brown them.

Chop half of a large onion and add it to the pot along with minced garlic.

Add the browned beef ribs back into the pot and cook together for a little longer.

Add soaked black beans to the pot with water about two finger widths higher than the beans.

Add bay leaves and salt-free seasoning to the beans; do not add salt before cooking.

Close the electric pressure cooker and cook for 20 to 25 minutes.

After cooking, take some bean broth and add it to the meat.

Divide the meat and beans in half to cook them separately if making a double batch.

Simmer the meat and beans together for about 10 to 15 minutes until thicker.

Add parsley and mix in before turning off the heat.

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