Slow-Cooked Beef with Brazilian Black Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

A hearty stew combining tender beef simmered with traditional Brazilian black beans and spices for a comforting, protein-rich meal. This Brazilian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 165 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes, dried black beans, onion, finely chopped 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

• 1.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 cup dried black beans
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup dried black beans thoroughly and soak in water for at least 4 hours or overnight, then drain.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs beef chuck cubes and sear for 4-5 minutes until all sides are browned, then remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same pot, add 1 finely chopped medium onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Return beef to the pot with the onions and garlic. Stir in 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp cumin powder, 2 bay leaves, and season with 1.5 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
5. Step 5: Add the soaked and drained black beans and pour in 4 cups beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 2 to 2.5 hours until beef is tender and beans are creamy.
6. Step 6: Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning if needed, and sprinkle with 2 tbsp freshly chopped cilantro before serving.