Traditional Portuguese bean stew (feijoada) with tender pork ribs, chouriço and poached eggs. A comforting recipe with easy step-by-step instructions. The perfect one-pot feijoada recipe for cozy dinners.
Looking for a comfort food recipe? This Portuguese bean stew with poached eggs (feijoada) brings authentic flavor and simple comfort to your table. It's a hearty and flavorful dish, made with tender beans, pork ribs and chouriço cooked in a rich and flavorful broth. Finished with poached eggs, this easy recipe is perfect for cold winter days and for bringing the family together around the table.
I love to finish this recipe by poaching eggs right in the stew, but you can also add carrots, tomatoes, or cabbage — it’s all a matter of personal taste! Experience the authentic taste of Portugal with this creamy, traditional Portuguese bean stew — comforting, flavorful, and beautifully simple. Happy Cooking!
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What is Portuguese Bean Stew (Feijoada)?
Portuguese bean stew, known as feijoada, is a traditional comfort dish made with tender beans, pork ribs and flavorful Portuguese chouriço, slowly cooked in a rich and hearty broth. It’s especially popular during the colder months, as it’s a warming, satisfying meal that brings comfort to both body and soul. While the classic version doesn’t include eggs, I like to finish this dish with poached eggs to add more flavor and creaminess.
Ingredients For Easy Portuguese Bean Stew Recipe
Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:
- Dried red beans - Soak the beans overnight.
- Poached eggs - Eggs poached in the stew.
- Pork ribs - Pork ribs cut into pieces.
- Chouriço - Portuguese chouriço cut into slices.
- Onion and garlic Chopped onion. Peeled garlic. Ingredients that add flavor to the Portuguese bean stew.
- Olive oil - To sauté and flavor.
- Pepper and salt - Ingredients for seasoning the stew.
Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this Portuguese bean stew recipe.
How to Make Portuguese Bean Stew With Poached Eggs (Feijoada)
Step 1: Soak the beans overnight.
Step 2: In a pressure cooker, add the beans and the pork ribs. Pour enough water to cover the beans and the pork ribs and cook for about 30 minutes (reserve the cooking water).
Step 3: In a pot, add the olive oil, chopped onions, peeled whole garlic, pork ribs and the Portuguese chouriço cut into slices. Sauté over low heat about 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 4: Pour the beans cooking broth, season with salt and pepper and boil over medium-high heat. When starts boiling, reduce to low heat, add the beans and cook until the sauce starts to become creamier and the beans tender, stirring occasionally.
Step 5: When the beans are almost cooked, add the eggs, season with a pinch of salt if necessary and let them poach for about 5 minutes.
Step 6: Turn off the heat, let the beans rest covered for a few minutes and serve.
Tips for Portuguese Bean Stew With Poached Eggs
1. Soak the beans overnight and cook them in a pressure cooker.
2. Cook over low heat for better flavor and creaminess.
3. After the beans are cooked, turn off the heat, cover de pan and let the beans rest for a few minutes.
4. To check if the beans are tender, mash a bean or two with a fork. The beans should collapse easily, but not be mushy.
5. For a hearty stew you can add tomato, carrots or cabbage and remove the Portuguese chouriço and pork ribs.
Variations
1. Use white beans instead of red beans.
2. Add vegetables (carrots, cabbage, tomato).
3. If Portuguese chouriço isn’t available, you can substitute it with Spanish chorizo, which offers a similar smoky flavor and works well in this recipe.
FAQs
What is feijoada?
Feijoada is a traditional Portuguese bean stew made with dried red beans, pork ribs and Portuguese chouriço.
Can I make this recipe with canned beans?
Yes, but you will need to adjust the cooking time.
Why soak beans overnight?
Soaking beans helps soften them and reduces cooking time.
Can I make this recipe without meat and chouriço?
Yes, you can easily make a vegetarian version of this Portuguese bean stew. Simply remove the meat and chouriço and add vegetables such as tomato, carrot or cabbage.
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Portuguese Bean Stew with Poached Eggs (Feijoada Recipe)
Traditional Portuguese bean stew (feijoada) with tender pork ribs, chouriço and poached eggs. A comforting recipe with easy step-by-step instructions. The perfect one-pot feijoada recipe for cozy dinners.
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- 500 grams (17 1/2 ounces) dried red beans
- 6 eggs
- 400 grams (14 ounces) pork ribs cut into pieces
- 150 grams (5 1/3 ounces) Portuguese chouriço
- 2 medium onions
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 50 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil (extra virgin olive oil)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Salt (to taste)
- Soak the beans overnight.
- In a pressure cooker, add the beans and the pork ribs. Pour enough water to cover the beans and the pork ribs and cook for about 30 minutes (reserve the cooking water).
- In a pot, add the olive oil, chopped onions, peeled whole garlic, pork ribs and the Portuguese chouriço cut into slices. Sauté over low heat about 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour the beans cooking broth, season with salt and pepper and boil over medium-high heat. When starts boiling, reduce to low heat, add the beans and cook until the sauce starts to become creamier and the beans tender, stirring occasionally.
- When the beans are almost cooked, add the eggs, season with a pinch of salt if necessary and let them poach for about 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, let the beans rest covered for a few minutes and serve.
INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
- Note: Unlike Brazilian feijoada, which is made with black beans, this traditional Portuguese version uses red beans and is lighter, but equally flavorful.
