Brazilian recipe
Traditional Homemade Feijão Salad
A classic Brazilian staple, this easy and hearty salad transforms leftover beans into a nourishing, quick-fix dish that feels like true comfort food.
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Ingredients
1 1/2 cups cooked beans (leftovers)
2 large onions, chopped
1 steak, cut into small cubes
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 bell pepper, diced
1/4 head of cabbage, roughly chopped
1 egg
Bacon, chopped to taste
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground black pepper
Salt, to taste
3 tbsp vinegar
4 drops liquid sweetener
Water, as needed for cooking
2 large onions, chopped
1 steak, cut into small cubes
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 bell pepper, diced
1/4 head of cabbage, roughly chopped
1 egg
Bacon, chopped to taste
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground black pepper
Salt, to taste
3 tbsp vinegar
4 drops liquid sweetener
Water, as needed for cooking
Where to find ingredients
Cooked beans: Use your own leftovers or canned beans (rinsed and drained). Cabbage and peppers can be found in the produce section of any grocery store. For steak, look for thin cuts in the meat aisle; bacon is available in the refrigerated deli section. If you have trouble finding authentic Brazilian-style black beans, check the 'world foods' or 'international' aisle in large supermarkets, or look for a Latin American grocer.
Preparation method
- In a pan, sizzle the cubed steak with the garlic, onion, and bacon until nicely browned
- Toss in the diced bell pepper and sauté for another minute
- Add the cooked beans, chopped cabbage, a splash of water just enough to lightly cover the mixture, salt, black pepper, oregano, vinegar, and the sweetener
- Simmer over medium heat until the cabbage turns tender
- While the salad is still bubbling, crack the egg directly into the pan
- Stir vigorously with a fork or whisk until the egg is cooked through and the broth thickens slightly
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if it needs a little something extra
- Serve hot
Observations
This feijão salad is a cherished Brazilian home-cooking staple, perfect for turning leftover beans into a vibrant and satisfying meal. It’s a wonderfully flexible dish—serve it warm as a protein-packed side, or enjoy a larger portion as a light, wholesome main. Simple to pull together, it’s exactly the kind of no-fuss recipe that brings reliable flavor to your busy weeknight routine.
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