Slow-Simmered Black Bean and Pork Stew with Smoked Paprika

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

A deeply flavorful stew featuring tender pork and black beans simmered with aromatic vegetables and smoked paprika for a rich, smoky depth. This Brazilian-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 110 minutes, pairs dried black beans, pork shoulder, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 cup dried black beans
• 1 pound pork shoulder
• 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 medium carrot
• 2 stalks celery
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Drain and rinse soaked black beans. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced yellow onion, carrot, and celery, and cook for 5 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
2. Step 2: Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika and cook for 30 seconds to release its aroma.
3. Step 3: Add 1 pound diced pork shoulder, browning for 4 minutes on all sides. Add drained black beans, 4 cups chicken broth, 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender and pork is falling apart.
5. Step 5: Remove bay leaves. Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.