Brazilian recipe
Classic Homemade Bean Salad
A classic, easy, and flavorful Brazilian staple. Put your leftover beans to good use in this nutritious, comforting dish that comes together in just a few minutes.
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Ingredients
1 1/2 cups cooked beans (leftovers)
2 large onions, diced
1 beef steak, small-diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 bell pepper, diced
1/4 cabbage, chopped into chunks
1 egg
Bacon, to taste, diced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Salt, to taste
3 tablespoons vinegar
4 drops liquid sweetener
Water, as needed for simmering
2 large onions, diced
1 beef steak, small-diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 bell pepper, diced
1/4 cabbage, chopped into chunks
1 egg
Bacon, to taste, diced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Salt, to taste
3 tablespoons vinegar
4 drops liquid sweetener
Water, as needed for simmering
Where to find ingredients
The beans used here are typically standard black or pinto beans found in any local grocery store. For the meat, any tender beef cut works; look for it in the meat department. Cabbage, bell peppers, garlic, and onions are staples in any fresh produce aisle. Bacon is readily available in the refrigerated deli section. Vinegar and standard spices like dried oregano and black pepper are pantry essentials. For the sweetener, any liquid drops used as a sugar alternative can be found in the baking or health food aisle.
Preparation method
- In a pan, fry the diced steak with the garlic, onion, and bacon until browned
- Toss in the diced bell pepper and sauté for another minute
- Add the cooked beans, chopped cabbage, enough water to just cover the ingredients, salt, black pepper, oregano, vinegar, and the sweetener
- Simmer over medium heat until the cabbage has softened nicely
- While the salad is still at a gentle boil, crack the egg directly into the pan
- Stir vigorously with a fork or whisk until the egg is fully cooked and has slightly thickened the broth
- Have a taste and adjust the seasoning if needed
- Serve hot
Observations
This bean salad is a traditional Brazilian recipe, perfect for transforming leftover beans into something creative and delicious. It is a wonderfully versatile dish that works just as well served warm as a side, or as a light and hearty main meal. Its straightforward preparation makes it a go-to for busy weeknights, delivering great flavor with minimal fuss.
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