Brazilian-Style Black Bean Stew with Smoked Sausage and Collard Greens

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

Hearty black bean stew simmered with smoked sausage, garlic, and tender collard greens for a comforting Brazilian-style meal. This Brazilian-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 115 minutes, pairs dried black beans, smoked sausage (chorizo or kielbasa), 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 1/2 inch thick smoked sausage (chorizo or kielbasa)
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 4 cups, chopped collard greens
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 5 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup dried black beans and soak in water for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain before cooking.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced onion and 5 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 8 oz sliced smoked sausage and cook for an additional 5 minutes until browned.
4. Step 4: Add the soaked black beans, 5 cups water, 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until beans are tender.
5. Step 5: Stir in 4 cups chopped collard greens and cook for 10 more minutes until greens are wilted and tender.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar. Adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve warm.