Brazilian-Style Black Bean Stew with Sausage and Vegetables

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

A hearty and comforting black bean stew simmered with smoky sausage, fresh vegetables, and Brazilian spices. This brazilian-inspired soups ready in about 110 minutes pairs dried black beans, andouille or smoked sausage, onion 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.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried black beans
• 8 oz, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds andouille or smoked sausage
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 1, diced red bell pepper
• 1 large, diced carrot
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper
• 1/4 cup, chopped for garnish fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse and soak 1 cup dried black beans in cold water for 6 hours or overnight, then drain.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 8 oz sliced smoked sausage and sauté for 4-5 minutes until browned and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 diced medium onion, 1 diced red bell pepper, 1 diced large carrot, and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-7 minutes until the vegetables soften and the garlic is fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 bay leaf, cooking for 1 minute to toast the spices.
5. Step 5: Add the soaked black beans and 4 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender and stew thickens.
6. Step 6: Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and serve with rice or crusty bread.