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Feijão Tropeiro (Brazilian Beans and Sausage)

Feijao tropeiro is a traditional side dish in many parts of Brazil.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs pinto beans
  • 2 lbs sausage of your choice (mild Italian is good in this dish)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 small yellow onions
  • ½ pound slab bacon
  • 4 hard boiled eggs
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 bunch collard greens
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1
    Prepare beans according to their package. Drain and set aside to cool.
  2. 2
    In large pan, cook bacon and sausage. Remove sausage and bacon.
  3. 3
    Slice sausage into 1 inch-thick pieces.
  4. 4
    In the pan with bacon grease, sauté white onion and garlic.
  5. 5
    Slice collard green into small (⅛-inch) strips.
  6. 6
    Mix all ingredients except hard-boiled eggs in large bowl using a wooden spoon.
  7. 7
    Drizzle with olive oil and stir gently.
  8. 8
    Garnish with sliced boiled eggs.
  9. 9
    Serve hot or cold.
Category
Side Dishes
Method
Frying
Cuisine
Brazilian