One-Pot Brazilian Black Bean Stew with Sausage

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

A hearty and flavorful black bean stew featuring smoky sausage and traditional Brazilian spices simmered to perfection in one pot. This Brazilian-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, pairs black beans, 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 smoked sausage
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 small, diced red bell pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup dried black beans thoroughly and soak in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced onion and 4 minced garlic cloves; sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
3. Step 3: Add 8 oz sliced smoked sausage and 1 small diced red bell pepper; cook for 5 minutes until the sausage edges are slightly crisp and the pepper softens.
4. Step 4: Drain the soaked beans and add to the pot along with 4 cups chicken broth, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1 bay leaf, and 2 tbsp tomato paste. Stir until the tomato paste dissolves and the mixture is well combined.
5. Step 5: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender and stew thickens.
6. Step 6: Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Remove the bay leaf.
7. Step 7: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro just before serving for a fresh herbal note.