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Simplified Brazilian Black Beans with Assorted Meats (Feijoada)

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Simplified Brazilian Black Beans with Assorted Meats (Feijoada) recipe

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time

prep:

15 min

total:

1 hr 45 min

servings

total:

12 servings

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What You Need

3/4

cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, divided

boneless pork roast (2 lb.)

boneless beef eye round roast (2 lb.)

pkg. (14 oz.) smoked sausage or kielbasa

green peppers, chopped (about 2 cups)

cups chopped onions

pkg. (6 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Smoked Ham, chopped

cans (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed, drained

large tomato, chopped (about 1-3/4 cups)

oranges, quartered, divided

cups hot cooked rice

cups pineapple wedges

Make It

HEAT 1/2 cup of the dressing in large deep saucepot. Add pork and beef; brown on all sides. Remove; set aside.

ADD remaining 1/4 cup dressing, sausage, green peppers, onions and ham; cook 5 min. Add black beans, tomato and half of the orange wedges. Return meats to pan, nestle in beans. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 1 hour and 30 min. or until meat is tender and cooked through.

REMOVE meat; set aside and keep warm. Remove oranges from beans and discard. Bring bean mixture to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 15 min. or until liquid is reduced, smashing beans with the back of spoon to thicken, as desired. Slice meat; serve with beans and rice with remaining oranges and pineapple.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Food Facts

This is the national dish of Brazil. It's origin though is very international. The beans are a Mexican influence, the meats and sausages show the European influence.

Food Facts

This is a streamlined version of a dish that normally takes several days to prepare, it is traditionally served at special occasions.

Food Facts

This dish is served with kale (Minas Gerais) and farofa, traditional Brazilian dishes.