How to Make Easy Brazilian Black Bean Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

Brazilian cuisine is full of diverse flavors and bold, hearty dishes that are sure to satisfy any appetite. One popular dish that embodies the rich and robust flavors of Brazilian cooking is the Easy Brazilian Black Bean Stew. This comforting and delicious stew is packed with protein, fiber, and an array of vibrant flavors that will transport your taste buds to the streets of Brazil.

With its roots in traditional Brazilian cooking, black bean stew has become a staple in many households ac...

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Ingredients

  • 2 strips bacon, diced
  • ½ cup minced onion
  • ½ cup minced green bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (Optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
  • ½ cup chicken broth, or more as needed
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 dash hot sauce to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Cook bacon in a pot over medium heat until almost crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Add onion and green pepper to bacon; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Mix in cilantro, garlic, and bay leaf; cook and stir until flavors combine, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir beans, chicken broth, vinegar, salt, pepper, and hot sauce into the onion mixture; cover and let simmer until the flavors combine, 10 to 15 minutes. Add more chicken broth if you would like the beans to be more soupy.
  • Nutrition

    117 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 3mg
    • Sodium: 557mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 379mg