Brazilian recipe
Traditional Brazilian Tropeiro Beans (Feijão tropeiro)
A hearty and flavorful dish made with pinto beans, eggs, sausage, and cassava flour. A classic recipe perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
500 g cooked pinto beans
200 g diced bacon
1 ladle vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
5 eggs
1 tablespoon garlic salt
Chopped fresh herbs (parsley and green onions) to taste
200 g cassava flour
200 g diced bacon
1 ladle vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
5 eggs
1 tablespoon garlic salt
Chopped fresh herbs (parsley and green onions) to taste
200 g cassava flour
Where to find ingredients
Find these ingredients in local grocery stores or butchers. If pinto beans are unavailable, black beans are the best substitute. Cassava flour can be found in specialty aisles or Latin American markets.
Preparation method
- In a pan, heat the oil and brown the chopped onion.
- Add the diced bacon and fry well until crispy.
- Add the minced garlic and garlic salt, sautéing for another minute.
- Add the eggs and mix gently, cooking until they are firm but not broken into small pieces.
- Incorporate the cooked pinto beans.
- Lower the heat and add the cassava flour little by little, stirring constantly to avoid lumps and create a moist texture.
- Finish with the chopped fresh herbs and mix well.
Observations
Feijão tropeiro is a robust and flavorful dish deeply rooted in Brazilian cuisine, especially in the regions of Minas Gerais and Goiás. Its origin dates back to the times of the 'tropeiros' (muleteers), who carried dry, long-lasting ingredients to prepare nutritious meals during their long journeys. This recipe is perfect for those seeking a comforting dish that combines the texture of beans with the crunch of fried ingredients and the moisture of toasted flour.
It is a complete meal that can be served as a main course or a side dish, pleasing all palates with its unique combination of flavors and textures. The simplicity of preparation, combined with the tasty final result, makes feijão tropeiro a timeless classic.
It is a complete meal that can be served as a main course or a side dish, pleasing all palates with its unique combination of flavors and textures. The simplicity of preparation, combined with the tasty final result, makes feijão tropeiro a timeless classic.
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