Feijoada - Brazilian Black Bean Stew

A traditional Brazilian dish, feijoada is a hearty black bean stew packed with smoky meats and served with rice. It's a flavorful and satisfying meal that will transport you to the streets of Brazil.

Steps

1. Soak the black beans in water overnight. Drain and rinse. 2. In a large pot, combine the black beans, sausage, smoked pork ribs, beef jerky, onion, garlic, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Add enough water to cover everything. 3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 2 hours or until the beans are tender. 4. Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning if needed. 5. Serve the feijoada over cooked rice, garnished with chopped parsley.

1/2 cup dried black beans 2 oz. pork sausage 2 oz. smoked pork ribs 2 oz. beef jerky 1/2 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bay leaf Salt and pepper to taste Cooked rice, for serving Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish