Quick Feijoada-Inspired Black Bean and Bacon Skillet with Spices

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

A fast, skillet-cooked black bean dish with crispy bacon, chorizo sausage, and warm spices, perfect for an easy Brazilian-inspired meal. This Brazilian-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs black beans, bacon, chorizo sausage for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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 1/2 cups canned, drained and rinsed black beans
• 5 oz, chopped bacon
• 6 oz, sliced chorizo sausage
• 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• for serving lime wedges
• 2 cups cooked white rice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 5 oz chopped bacon and cook for 4 minutes until crispy and fat is rendered.
2. Step 2: Stir in 6 oz sliced chorizo sausage and cook for 3 minutes until browned and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 medium finely chopped yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 3 minutes until onion is translucent and garlic fragrant.
4. Step 4: Mix in 1 1/2 cups canned black beans (drained and rinsed), 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are heated through and flavors meld.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro for brightness.
6. Step 6: Serve immediately with 2 cups cooked white rice and lime wedges on the side to squeeze over.