Brazilian Black Bean Stew
- 2 12 quarts water
- 2 lbs black beans, soaked overnight and drained
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 lb lean boneless beef chuck, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 lb chorizo sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 12 lb Canadian bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 12 cups finely chopped onions
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 14 cup olive oil
- 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 2 tablespoons minced jalapenos, fresh
- hot sauce
- 12 lb fresh kale, stems discarded and leaves chopped
- 12 cup long grain white rice
- 12 cup chopped fresh coriander
- 12 cup fresh orange juice
- Cook beans and bacon in water for 45 minutes; covered.
- Stir in the beef and simmer the mixture; covered for 45 minutes.
- Skim fat and stir occasionally.
- Stir in the sausage and bacon; simmering another 30 minutes.
- In a large skillet, saute the onion and garlic until soft (in olive oil).
- Stir in tomatoes, jalapeno, hot sauce and salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer 2 c of the bean mixture to the onion mixture and mash thoroughly, adding bean liquid as necessary.
- Transfer onion mixture back to bean pot and stir in the kale and rice.
- Simmer 20 minutes.
- Stir in orange juice, coriander and salt and pepper to taste.
- Enjoy!
water, black beans, bacon, beef chuck, chorizo sausage, bacon, onions, garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, minced jalapenos, hot sauce, fresh kale, long grain white rice, fresh coriander, orange juice
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/brazilian-black-bean-stew-120678 (may not work)