Brazilian-Style Black Bean Stew with Sausage

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

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A hearty and flavorful stew combining black beans simmered with smoky sausage and traditional Brazilian spices. This Brazilian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, pairs black beans (dried), water, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 75 min Serves 4 Brazilian cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup black beans (dried)
4 cups water
2 tbsp olive oil
8 oz, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds chorizo or smoked sausage
1 medium, diced onion
3, minced garlic cloves
1 bay leaf
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
for serving lime wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Rinse 1 cup dried black beans and soak in water overnight or for at least 8 hours. Drain and set aside.
Step 2: In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 8 oz sliced chorizo sausage and cook for 4 minutes until browned and fragrant.
Step 3: Add 1 diced medium onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
Step 4: Add the soaked black beans, 4 cups water, 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover partially, and cook for 1 hour until beans are tender.
Step 5: Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning if needed, and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
Step 6: Serve hot with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the stew.