Brazilian-Style Black Bean and Beef Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

A hearty, slow-simmered stew combining tender beef chunks with black beans and traditional Brazilian spices for a rich, comforting meal. This Brazilian-inspired beef recipe (gluten free), ready in about 170 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes, onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1.5 cups black beans, soaked overnight and drained
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned)
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• for serving fresh lime wedges

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-bottom pot over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs beef chuck cubes and brown on all sides for 6-8 minutes until deeply caramelized. Remove beef and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 large diced onion and 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 2 bay leaves, cooking for 1 minute until spices bloom.
4. Step 4: Add 1 cup diced canned tomatoes, 1.5 cups soaked and drained black beans, and 4 cups beef broth. Return the browned beef cubes to the pot, season with 1.5 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
5. Step 5: Bring stew to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer gently for 2 to 2.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender and beans are cooked through.
6. Step 6: Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning if needed, and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro just before serving.
7. Step 7: Serve hot with fresh lime wedges for squeezing over each portion.