Quick Feijoada with Ground Beef and Black Beans

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

A faster take on traditional feijoada using ground beef and canned black beans for a weeknight-friendly Brazilian stew. This Brazilian-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs canned black beans, ground beef, smoked 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

• 3 cans (15 oz each), drained and rinsed canned black beans
• 1 lb, 85% lean ground beef
• 8 oz, diced smoked sausage
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup water
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook for 6 minutes, breaking it up until browned and no longer pink.
2. Step 2: Add 8 oz diced smoked sausage to the skillet and cook for an additional 3 minutes until lightly browned.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 medium diced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 4 minutes until onion is soft and garlic fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir to coat the meat and vegetables with spices.
5. Step 5: Pour in 1 cup tomato sauce, 1 cup water, and add 1 whole bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.
6. Step 6: Stir in the drained and rinsed contents of 3 cans (15 oz each) black beans. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and flavors meld.
7. Step 7: Remove bay leaf, taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
8. Step 8: Serve over white rice with orange slices on the side for a quick Brazilian-inspired meal.