One-Pot Feijoada with Mixed Meats and Spiced Black Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

A hearty one-pot Brazilian stew combining beef ribs, smoked sausage, and tender black beans simmered with garlic, onions, and spices for bold flavor. This Brazilian-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 510 minutes, pairs dried black beans, beef short ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces, smoked sausage, sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 610 calories and feeds 6, 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

• 2 cups dried black beans
• 2 pounds beef short ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 10 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
• 4 ounces bacon strips, chopped
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• to taste salt
• 8 cups water
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 2 cups dried black beans and soak in cold water for at least 6 hours or overnight.
2. Step 2: In a large heavy pot, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 4 ounces chopped bacon and cook for 4 minutes until fat renders and bacon crisps.
3. Step 3: Add 2 pounds beef short ribs and brown on all sides, about 8 minutes total.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 large chopped yellow onion and 5 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
5. Step 5: Add 10 ounces sliced smoked sausage, 3 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, and 1 teaspoon black pepper, stirring to combine.
6. Step 6: Drain soaked beans and add them with 8 cups water to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 to 2.5 hours until beans and meat are tender.
7. Step 7: Season with salt to taste. Remove bay leaves and garnish with 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving with white rice.