One-Pot Feijoada with Smoked Sausage and Bacon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

A rustic and flavorful one-pot black bean stew simmered with smoky sausage, crispy bacon, and hearty pork for a comforting meal. This Brazilian-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 132 minutes, pairs black beans, water, bacon strips, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 540 calories and feeds 5, 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 1/2 cups dried black beans
• 7 cups water
• 10 oz smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 5 oz bacon strips, chopped
• 1 lb pork ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp black pepper
• for serving cooked white rice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Soak 1 1/2 cups dried black beans in 5 cups water overnight or for at least 8 hours to soften.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 5 oz chopped bacon and cook for 6 minutes until crispy and fat is released.
3. Step 3: Add 1 large diced yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and translucent. Stir in 5 minced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 lb pork ribs and 10 oz smoked sausage slices to the pot. Brown the meats on all sides for about 7 minutes.
5. Step 5: Drain soaked black beans and add to the pot with 7 cups fresh water, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 bay leaves, 1 1/4 tsp salt, and 3/4 tsp black pepper. Stir well.
6. Step 6: Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender and stew thickens.
7. Step 7: Remove bay leaves, discard. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
8. Step 8: Serve hot feijoada over freshly cooked white rice.