Portuguese Bean Stew (Feijao A Portuguesa)
This recipe is from David Leite of <a href="http://www.leitesculinaria.com">Leite's Culinaria</a>. My family and I love it so much. Wonderfully spicy. Beans need to soak overnight.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1
- 1lb sliced bacon
- 1
- 3
- 4 -5cups water
- 1(6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 1
- 1⁄2
- 1tablespoon paprika
- salt and pepper
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DIRECTIONS
- Soak beans in cold water to cover by 2 inches, for 8 hours.
- Cook bacon in a large pot until crisp.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Discard all but 3 tablespoons of bacon drippings.
- Cook onion in bacon drippings over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown; about 7-9 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook, stirring until it becomes golden.
- Drain beans and add to onion mixture with remaining ingredients (except bacon).
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender; about 1 1/2 hours.
- Crumble bacon into beans and season with salt and pepper before serving.
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