Brazilian recipe
Traditional Hearty Bean Stir-fry (Feijão tropeiro)
A hearty and flavorful classic featuring carioquinha beans, crispy bacon, eggs, and toasted cassava flour. This dish is a true icon of comfort food.
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Ingredients
500g cooked feijão carioquinha
200g diced bacon (toucinho)
1 ladleful vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
5 large eggs
1 tbsp garlic salt
Chopped fresh herbs (parsley and spring onions/cheiro verde) to taste
200g cassava flour (farinha de mandioca)
200g diced bacon (toucinho)
1 ladleful vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
5 large eggs
1 tbsp garlic salt
Chopped fresh herbs (parsley and spring onions/cheiro verde) to taste
200g cassava flour (farinha de mandioca)
Where to find ingredients
You can find most of these ingredients at local markets or supermarkets like Shoprite or Palace Hypermarket. Look for 'carioquinha' beans in the dry goods aisle; if unavailable, pinto beans are the closest substitute. Cassava flour (farinha de mandioca) is often found in specialized health food stores or international food aisles.
Preparation method
- Heat the oil in a large pan or skillet and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
- Add the diced bacon to the pan and fry until golden and crispy.
- Stir in the minced garlic and garlic salt, sautéing for about a minute until fragrant.
- Crack the eggs into the mixture and stir gently, cooking until they are set but still soft and chunky.
- Fold in the cooked feijão carioquinha.
- Reduce the heat and gradually add the cassava flour, stirring constantly to ensure it blends well without clumping, creating a moist, toasted texture.
- Finish by folding in the fresh herbs and tossing everything together before serving.
Observations
Feijão tropeiro is a robust and savory dish deeply embedded in Brazilian culinary traditions, particularly in the Minas Gerais and Goiás regions. Its origins trace back to the 'tropeiros'—muleteers who relied on dried, durable ingredients to prepare nutritious meals during their long expeditions. This recipe is perfect for those seeking a satisfying, comforting dish that masterfully balances the creaminess of the beans with the crunch of fried ingredients and the unique texture of farofa.
It serves as a substantial meal that works beautifully as either a main course or a side dish, winning over any crowd with its distinct combination of savory profiles. Its straightforward preparation, combined with a deeply gratifying final result, cements the status of feijão tropeiro as an enduring classic.
It serves as a substantial meal that works beautifully as either a main course or a side dish, winning over any crowd with its distinct combination of savory profiles. Its straightforward preparation, combined with a deeply gratifying final result, cements the status of feijão tropeiro as an enduring classic.
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