Brazilian-Style Black Bean and Pork Stew

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

A hearty stew featuring tender pork and black beans simmered with aromatic vegetables and smoked paprika for deep, savory flavor, perfect for cool evenings. This brazilian-inspired comfort food ready in about 110 minutes pairs Black beans, Pork shoulder, Onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 cups, dry Black beans
• 1 pound, cut into 1-inch cubes Pork shoulder
• 1 medium, chopped Onion
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1 stalk, chopped Celery
• 1 medium, chopped Carrot
• 1 medium, chopped Tomato
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 2 Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 4 cups Water
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 pound cubed pork shoulder and cook for 5 minutes until browned on all sides.
2. Step 2: Add 1 chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 chopped celery stalk, and 1 chopped carrot. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables are softened.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1.5 cups rinsed black beans, 1 chopped tomato, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon salt, and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally until beans are tender.