- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 450 kcal
Quick summary
“Prepare this feijão tropeiro for a complete and tasty meal. Your portions will be greener and tastier with the chopped parsley and scallions and Farofa.”
What you need to know
- Use good quality carioquinha beans to ensure a superior flavor.
- Try adding a little drop pepper for a special touch.
- Replace the calabresa sausage with dried meat for a tasty variation.
- Serve accompanied by white rice for a complete meal.
- Keep the beans in a closed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Ingredients
Main
- 2 cups of carioca beans
- 200g of bacon cut into cubes
- 100g of sliced calabresa sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup of chopped green onions
- 2 cups of seasoned farofa
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Use good quality beans to ensure superior flavor.
- Try adding a little biquinho pepper for a special touch.
- Replace the calabresa sausage with carne seca for a tasty variation.
- Serve with white rice for a complete meal.
- Keep the beans in a closed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Instructions
Principal
- Soak the beans for 4 hours in cold water.
- Drain the beans and place them in the pressure cooker with 1.5 liters of water. Cook for 30 minutes after the pressure cooker reaches pressure.
- In a regular pan, fry the bacon until it releases its fat. Add the sausage and fry until golden.
- Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until they are transparent.
- Add the cooked beans (draining the excess water), mixing the ingredients well.
- Season with salt, pepper, and chopped green seasoning.
- Add the farofa little by little, mixing until everything is incorporated.
- Cook over low heat for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Chef's tips
- Add the cooked beans, draining the excess water so it doesn't get sticky.
- Season with salt, pepper, and chopped green onions for the final touch.
- Add the farofa gradually, mixing until everything is incorporated, to avoid clumping.
Variations
- For a variation of the beans, add a little biquinho pepper for a special touch.
- Replace the beans with dried black beans for a flavor variation.
- Replace bacon with grilled bacon for a lighter flavor.
Substitutions
- Replace the calabresa sausage with dried meat for a tasty variation.
- Replace the beans with dried black beans for a flavor variation.
- Replace bacon with grilled bacon for a lighter flavor.
How to store
Keep the beans in a closed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Can it be frozen?
- Não pode congelar.
- It is not necessary to freeze, as the beans can become gummy and stick together.
What to serve with
Serve the Feijão Tropeiro accompanied by white rice for a complete meal.
Frequently asked questions
How should I store the beans?
The beans should be stored in a closed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Can the beans be replaced with other types?
Yes, the beans can be replaced by dry black beans, which is a good option for flavor and texture.
How can I replace the calabresa sausage?
You can replace it with carne seca, which is a good option for flavor and texture.
What is carioquinha bean?
It is a type of bean that is of good quality and superior flavor.
