Brazilian-Style Black Bean Stew with Smoked Sausage

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

Hearty black beans simmered slowly with smoked sausage, tomatoes, and aromatic spices to create a comforting stew rich in flavor and tradition. This Latin American recipe, ready in about 140 minutes, pairs dried black beans, smoked sausage (chorizo or kielbasa), yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 smoked sausage (chorizo or kielbasa)
• 1 medium diced yellow onion
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 14 oz diced tomatoes (canned)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cups water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup dried black beans thoroughly and soak them in water overnight or for at least 6 hours. Drain before cooking.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
3. Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 8 oz sliced smoked sausage to the pot, cooking for 3-4 minutes until the sausage browns and releases its aroma.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Add the soaked and drained black beans, 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with juices, 4 cups water, 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil.
6. Step 6: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours until beans are tender and stew thickens, stirring occasionally.
7. Step 7: Remove bay leaf and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
8. Step 8: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving with rice or crusty bread.