Slow-Cooked Beef Feijoada with Black Beans and Pork

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

A hearty Brazilian stew combining tender slow-cooked beef, pork, and black beans simmered with aromatic spices for a comforting meal. This Brazilian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 195 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes, pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes, dried black beans for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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

• 1 lb beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 lb pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 cup dried black beans
• 1 medium (150g) onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp orange peel, dried
• 6 cups water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro
• 1 fresh orange wedges, for serving

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup dried black beans and soak in cold water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb beef chuck cubes and 1 lb pork shoulder cubes to the pot. Brown the meat on all sides for about 8 minutes to develop a rich color.
4. Step 4: Drain the soaked black beans and add them to the pot along with 6 cups water, 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, and 1 tsp dried orange peel. Stir to combine.
5. Step 5: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer gently for 2.5 to 3 hours until the beans are tender and the meat is falling apart.
6. Step 6: Season with 2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Remove bay leaves, stir in 2 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro, and adjust seasoning if needed.
7. Step 7: Serve hot with 1 orange sliced into wedges on the side to brighten the dish with citrus notes.